Otolaryngology Faculty Opportunities

Otolaryngology Faculty Opportunities

Join our dynamic team at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas. UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes, and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state's first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million, and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient for superior performance in providing high-quality care.

Job Description

• The UTMB Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery consists of a faculty of driven individuals, trained at leading centers throughout our country now exercising their expertise both on Galveston Island and the Mainland. We actively engage in medical student and resident education, cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and most importantly, exemplary individualized care for our patients. The department is actively recruiting for the following opportunities:

• General Otolaryngology: UTMB is actively recruiting enthusiastic general otolaryngology candidates for immediate hire. This position entails opportunities to participate in all aspects of clinical practice, as well as resident and medical student teaching. This position will see patients in both the League City and Galveston clinic locations. Surgical procedures are done primarily at the League City or Galveston Campuses. With a light call schedule and generous benefits, this is an outstanding opportunity in one of the fastest-growing geographic regions in the country.

• Pediatric Otolaryngology: UTMB is actively recruiting enthusiastic candidates for immediate hire. This position entails opportunities to participate in all aspects of clinical practice, as well as resident and medical student teaching. In addition, clinical research is encouraged but not mandatory. The faculty of UTMB Department of Otolaryngology strive to provide the most contemporary, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary care available to the community.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology.
• Completion of specialty-specific Otolaryngology Fellowship (when required).
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student, and resident education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Participation in research and scholarly activities.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.

Benefits

• A high-quality academic and clinical program.
• Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
• Research support for basic science, clinical outcomes, and clinical trial projects.
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.
• Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
• Competitive salary with a generous incentive and benefits package.

Community Overview

Galveston Island is home to approximately 50,000 residents and is known for its 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, temperate climate, wide array of leisure and cultural activities, and affordable cost of living—all just south of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. More information about UTMB and Galveston can be found on the UTMB Living Website.