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A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$98,128 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Internal Medicine are seeking outstanding individuals for Med-Peds hospital medicine faculty positions in the Division of Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. As fully integrated members of both the Internal Medicine and Pediatric Hospital Medicine programs, Med-Peds hospital medicine faculty will provide direct care of hospitalized patients at both Children's Health Dallas and Parkland Health, a public safety net hospital in Dallas, TX. The Parkland hospital medicine group consists of 80+ faculty, and the pediatric hospital medicine division has 40+ faculty and undergoing significant growth. At both hospitals, hospital medicine faculty staff multiple inpatient services and provide 24/7 in house coverage on solo services, as well as teaching services involving students and residents. We are especially interested in applicants with interests and/or experience in teaching, as faculty supervise and teach UT Southwestern medical students, residents from UT Southwestern Med-Peds, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine programs, and residents from other programs and affiliated institutions. Faculty will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of scholarly activities, as well as involvement and leadership in clinical operations, process improvement, utilization management, or educational administration. Faculty will have ample opportunities for career advancement in their areas of interest and expertise. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas and must be board eligible or certified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, 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. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. 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