Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Surgery-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Essential Job Functions

• Provide high-quality clinical services within the assigned specialty area.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees in clinical and classroom settings.
• Develop and deliver educational materials, lectures, and training programs that support the institution's educational mission.
• Maintain an active clinical practice and contribute to patient care excellence.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance curriculum development and clinical training programs.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities.
• Engage in quality improvement, program development, and other scholarly activities consistent with a clinical practice faculty appointment.
• Maintain professional licensure, board certification, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Foster an environment of professionalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical and educational settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.

Associate Professor Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching, research, clinical service, and/or professional practice within the department.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality educational programs for students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Conduct and sustain an independent program of scholarly activity, including research, publications, presentations, and grant development, as appropriate to the division.
• Mentor junior faculty, trainees, and students in academic, research, and professional development activities.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation-related initiatives.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees and contribute to institutional governance.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the department's academic, clinical, and research missions.
• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentials required for the position.
• Contribute to faculty recruitment, retention, and development efforts.
• Promote an inclusive and collegial environment that supports diversity, equity, and excellence in education, research, and service.
• Participate in community engagement, professional organizations, and regional or national academic activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.

Professor Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision in advancing the department's academic, research, clinical, and service missions.
• Maintain a distinguished record of scholarly achievement through research, publications, presentations, and other creative or professional activities.
• Secure and manage external funding and support collaborative research initiatives, as appropriate to the discipline.
• Teach and mentor students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty at all levels.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs, curricula, and educational initiatives.
• Serve as a senior academic leader and advisor within the division.
• Mentor junior and mid-career faculty in teaching, research, clinical practice, promotion, and professional development.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations that enhance research, education, and clinical excellence.
• Participate in faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, and tenure review processes.
• Represent the institution through leadership roles in professional societies, academic organizations, and community engagement activities.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion within the academic/clinical community.
• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentials required for the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in the applicable surgical specialty.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license.

Academic rank and tenure status will be determined during the interview and evaluation process and will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and achievements.