Professor, Surgery-Plastic Surgery

UTMB Health; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Division Chief of Plastic Surgery to guide a team of 8 faculty and 2 APPs across clinical care, education, and research. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program development, and expanding services while maintaining UTMB’s national and international reputation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership record, participate in national Plastic Surgery activities, and foster mentorship, collaboration, and scientific achievement to advance the division's

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school with plastic surgery residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery.
• Texas Medical license without restrictions.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and research activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance clinical care, education, and research in the division.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical and academic programs.
• Foster faculty and APP development, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Partner with institutional leadership to drive growth and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Clinical care

Education

Medical school graduate

Residency in Plastic Surgery

BC/BE in Plastic Surgery

Texas Medical license

Job description

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.
Compensation