Academic Generalist Division Director, Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Practice, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology Division

Position Overview

This leadership role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, education, research, and administration. The successful candidate will:

• Direct the academic and clinical activities of the Academic Generalist Division and UTMB-employed general Ob/Gyn practices.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with a full range of obstetric and gynecologic needs.
• Guide strategic program development, clinical expansion, and community outreach.
• Mentor faculty and trainees, fostering professional development and excellence in clinical education.
• Develop and support educational programs for medical students and residents.
• Collaborate across subspecialties and disciplines to advance women’s health research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the division upholds the highest standards of patient care, academic scholarship, and service.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an approved residency training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG or equivalent).
• Federally-issued DEA License
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine, program development, or faculty mentorship (preferred).

About UTMB Health

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a nationally recognized academic health center with a proud history of advancing education, research, and patient care. Established in 1891 as the first medical school in Texas, UTMB has grown into a $3.6 billion health science center that includes five hospitals, a robust network of outpatient clinics, and four schools — Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Biomedical Sciences.

UTMB is home to more than 10 research centers, three institutes, and the Galveston National Laboratory — one of only two university-based BSL-4 labs in the nation. Ranked 54th nationally in NIH funding (the department of Ob/Gyn is ranked 17th), the institution has increased research funding by 20% over the past five years. Recognized as a Vizient five-star hospital, UTMB offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to contribute to an innovative, mission-driven environment with a lasting impact on the health of Texas and beyond.