Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-Trauma

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston seeks a qualified individual for a faculty position to support teaching, research, and patient care in the Department of Surgery's Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Key responsibilities include direct patient care, educational activities, resident supervision, and fulfilling administrative duties. Candidates must be a graduate of an approved medical school and a licensed physician in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an accredited residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery.
• Possess a Texas Medical license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including surgery and ICU coverage.
• Participate in teaching activities and supervise house staff.
• Engage with students and trainees in the medical field.
• Handle administrative responsibilities within the department.

Skills

Direct patient care

Surgery

Teaching

Supervision

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school

Completed an approved residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery

Texas Medical license without restrictions

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care, including ICU/Critical Care, surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, care of hospitalized patients, and participate in call coverage (in‑house ICU coverage in League City and in‑house trauma coverage in Galveston).
• Participate in all teaching activities of the Department: conferences, lectures, bedside teaching, rounds; supervise house staff in the operating room, clinics, and inpatient services; provide continuing medical education; attend local, regional, and national meetings.
• Engage with students and trainees, including medical students, house staff, nursing, and allied health students.
• Handle administrative responsibilities: supervise and evaluate residents, provide medical direction, and participate in committee memberships at the departmental and health system level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an approved residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery.
• Texas Medical license without restrictions.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.