Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks a new faculty member to provide patient care at specialized clinics and expand existing services. Applicants must hold an M.D. and be board-certified in Internal Medicine along with an Infectious Diseases fellowship. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, emphasizing the institution's commitment to quality healthcare education.

Benefits

PPO medical plan with no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Texas medical licensure.
• Board-certified in Internal Medicine and board-certified/eligible in Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care at the General Infectious Diseases and OPAT Clinic.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical students and residents.
• Expand inpatient consult services and establish new services.

Education

M.D. degree from an approved LCME medical school

Completed Internal Medicine residency program

Completed Infectious Diseases fellowship program from ACGME accredited program

Job description

The primary roles and responsibilities for new faculty will be to provide patient care at the General Infectious Diseases and Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Clinic and at the Moody HIV Clinic at Parkland, expansion of the current inpatient consult services, and establishment of a new general ID inpatient consult service. Other duties can include sharing attending duties on both General Internal Medicine wards. Participation in the teaching and training of medical students, house staff, and residents is also expected. The interests of the applicant and the needs of the division will determine the exact distribution of responsibilities for an individual faculty member.

Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school, and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program, from an ACGME accredited program. Candidates must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and board-certified/eligible in Infectious Diseases.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!