Professor, Surgery-Plastic Surgery

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston, Texas, seeks a Division Chief of Plastic Surgery to lead clinical care, education, and research. The role oversees 8 faculty members and 2 APPs, guiding strategic initiatives, program expansion, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance UTMB’s national and international reputation.

The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Plastic Surgery, hold a Texas Medical license, and demonstrate outstanding leadership, mentorship, and a record

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Plastic Surgery with Texas license.
• Proven leadership and mentorship in academic plastic surgery.
• Track record in clinical care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance all three missions: clinical care, education, and research.
• Expand clinical services and strengthen academic and research initiatives.
• Foster faculty/APP development, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to promote growth and innovation.
• Oversee strategic initiatives, resource management, and program success.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery

Texas Medical License

Job description

• The Division Chief of Plastic Surgery will be responsible for leading and advancing all three missions of the Division, clinical care, education, and research, while maintaining and expanding UTMB’s national and international reputation in Plastic Surgery. The Division currently consists of 8 faculty members and 2 APPs, and the Chief will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Division’s clinical, academic, and educational activities.
• The Chief will be responsible for administering, growing, and advancing the Division’s programs while identifying opportunities to expand clinical services, strengthen academic and research initiatives, and enhance educational programs. The Chief will foster an environment that supports faculty and APP development, mentorship, collaboration, clinical excellence, and scientific achievement.
• The successful candidate will have a strong record of leadership and mentorship, with demonstrated commitment to the development of faculty, trainees, and students. The candidate should have a history of active participation and leadership in national Plastic Surgery organizations and a record of professional accomplishments that will contribute to strengthening and expanding the Division’s national and international reputation.
• The Division Chief will work closely with departmental and institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote growth, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the highest quality of patient care. The Chief will ensure the effective use of human, financial, space, and other resources while supporting the Division’s continued growth and success.
• Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Plastic Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, education, research, leadership, and mentorship, with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships and advance the Division’s mission and reputation.

Essential Job Functions

• The Division Chief of Plastic Surgery will be responsible for leading and advancing all three missions of the Division, clinical care, education, and research, while maintaining and expanding UTMB’s national and international reputation in Plastic Surgery. The Division currently consists of 8 faculty members and 2 APPs, and the Chief will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Division’s clinical, academic, and educational activities.
• The Chief will be responsible for administering, growing, and advancing the Division’s programs while identifying opportunities to expand clinical services, strengthen academic and research initiatives, and enhance educational programs. The Chief will foster an environment that supports faculty and APP development, mentorship, collaboration, clinical excellence, and scientific achievement.
• The successful candidate will have a strong record of leadership and mentorship, with demonstrated commitment to the development of faculty, trainees, and students. The candidate should have a history of active participation and leadership in national Plastic Surgery organizations and a record of professional accomplishments that will contribute to strengthening and expanding the Division’s national and international reputation.
• The Division Chief will work closely with departmental and institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote growth, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the highest quality of patient care. The Chief will ensure the effective use of human, financial, space, and other resources while supporting the Division’s continued growth and success.
• Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Plastic Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, education, research, leadership, and mentorship, with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships and advance the Division’s mission and reputation.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Plastic Surgery, and have a 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.