Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Pediatrics - Patient Care

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 384,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics Patient Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full‑time Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment to join the Neural Solid Tumor Team in Houston. The incumbent will provide expert pediatric Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology care for infants to AYAs and contribute to teaching and research within a robust academic environment.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, bedside teaching, and collaboration with ongoing pediatric

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and must be licensed in Texas or eligible to obtain Texas license.
• Completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program is required.
• Completion of a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship is preferable but not required; strong oncology background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in pediatric Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology care.
• Deliver lectures and bedside teaching to fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with the department's research program to enhance the academic environment.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Pediatrics residency completed

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship preferable

Job description

Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Neurofibromatosis

• Location: Houston, TX

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics Patient Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a full-time faculty position at the level of Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment to join the Neural Solid Tumor Team. The clinical faculty position will provide robust, interdisciplinary Neural Solid Tumor care to infants, children, adolescents, and AYAs suffering from life‑threatening, life‑limiting, and terminal diseases.

SCOPE

This clinical faculty position in the Division of Pediatrics will:

• Provide clinical expertise in pediatric Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology care.
• Provide an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students, including delivery of lectures and bedside teaching.
• Participate and collaborate with the department's ongoing research program and scholarly work to enhance the academic environment of the department.
• Possess strong communication skills to communicate with patients, family members, hospital staff, and other faculty members within the Institution.

This position has a target base salary of $384,102 to $462,245 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

The Children's Hospital at UT MD Anderson evaluates over 800 new oncology patients and consultations annually, many of whom seek care for aggressive malignancy. Resources abound for patient care support, including a robust integrative medicine program (including a mind‑body therapist, acupuncturist, music and art therapists); strong interventional pain program; state‑of‑the‑art AYA program; robust psychosocial support programs; and a fully accredited on‑site school program. Staff support includes a strong array of wellness programs within the institution and the Division, including Gathering Ground healing circles, HOPES debrief program, and Wellness Monthly lunchtime events.

• The candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD/DO) in an accredited medical school or equivalent. Candidates must have completed an accredited pediatrics residency program. Completion of an accredited pediatric hematology‑oncology fellowship is preferable, but not required, and applicants with a strong background in oncology are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in general pediatrics Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas or eligible to obtain a Texas medical license.

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183896
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite