Professor, Tenure Track -Internal Medicine-Administration

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A health research institution in Galveston is seeking faculty to join its new Center for Health Improvement. Candidates should have an MD or PhD and at least 5 years of research experience in areas such as quality improvement or patient safety. Strong mentorship skills and a history of independent research funding are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical research that impacts patient care and public health in South-East Texas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting and leading research in quality improvement, patient safety, or health services research.
• Demonstrable track record working on multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Help build the Center for Health Improvement.
• Catalyze rigorous research and enhance population health in South-East Texas.

Skills

Research leadership

Quality improvement

Health services research

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position will be part of the CHI at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston is a new Center formed in partnership between the School of Medicine and UTMB Health in 2021. CHI has a tri-partite mission of catalyzing rigorous research, helping UTMB to continue to evolve into a learning health system and enhancing population health in South-East Texas. We are recruiting faculty to help build The Center. Competitive candidates will be expected to have a history of independent research funding and a deep commitment to applied research that has impact at the level of the patient, healthcare system, or population. He/she will also have a strong interest in mentoring junior faculty and fellows. Applicants will also be expected to have a demonstrable track record working on multi-disciplinary teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or PhD with 5+ years of experience conducting and leading research in the area of quality improvement, patient safety, health services research, implementation science, or a related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five-or-more years of experience conducting research in an academic health system

SALARY

Commensurate with Experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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