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 - Additional 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 - Additional 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

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.