Division Director (Associate Professor/Professor) , Infectious Diseases - Pediatrics, McGovern [...]

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary physician-scientist leader to head the Pediatric Infectious Diseases division at a prestigious medical school. This role involves overseeing a thriving division with a rich history in academic pediatrics, focusing on diverse research programs and high-quality clinical care. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead ongoing growth and innovation in a resource-rich environment, contributing to the health and well-being of children through specialized infectious disease care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership, and a commitment to academic pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD, DO, Ph.D., or equivalent.
• Board certification and eligibility for Texas licensure are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pediatric Infectious Diseases division with vision and growth.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient services at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Leadership

Scholarly Productivity

Research Interests

Education

MD, DO, Ph.D., or equivalent

Texas Medical License or eligibility

Job description

Division Director (Associate Professor/Professor), Infectious Diseases - Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School

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McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking an outstanding physician-scientist leader to serve as chief of its Pediatric Infectious Diseases division. The chief will provide vision and lead ongoing growth within this expanding medical school.

The Division has a 50-year history of excellence in academic pediatrics, with success in research and clinical care. It supports diverse research programs and provides inpatient and outpatient services at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, a 240-bed facility with specialized units and a high volume of patient visits annually.

UTHealth Pediatric Infectious Diseases offers a resource-rich environment including:

• General infectious diseases
• HIV care
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Infection control and hospital epidemiology
• Clinical research
• Transplant and immunocompromised host services
• Perinatal infection research

The division hosts multiple faculty members and has an ACGME-accredited fellowship program. Clinicians serve multiple hospitals and clinics within the system.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, Ph.D., or equivalent
• Texas Medical License or eligibility

Candidates should demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership, scholarly productivity, and a commitment to academic pediatrics. Board certification and eligibility for Texas licensure are required. Applicants must submit a CV, three references, and a personal statement outlining leadership, clinical goals, and research interests.

Apply via Requisition 25000039 on our Faculty & Physicians jobs website. Contact: Gretchen Von Allmen, MD, at [e-mail].