Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine Infectious Diseases

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. Our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.

We are committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

About the Division of Infectious Diseases

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is a dynamic and growing program within the Department of Medicine, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education. The Division includes a diverse team of faculty and Advanced Practice Providers who deliver high-quality infectious disease care across UTMB’s four hospitals – Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, and Angleton Danbury.

Faculty provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for a broad range of infectious conditions, including HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, transplant-related infections, and complex antimicrobial management. The Division also offers consultative services for infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship, ensuring safe and effective care across the institution.

The Division is deeply engaged in advancing infectious disease research and education, with active participation in clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and global health initiatives. A key focus moving forward is expanding UTMB’s infectious disease programs through multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative clinical models, and continued excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Our ACGME-accredited Infectious Disease Fellowship Program trains six fellows across two years, offering a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty mentors and diverse clinical experiences. The Division also plays an active role in medical student and resident education, contributing meaningfully to UTMB’s academic and training missions.

Position Summary

UTMB is seeking a full-time physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in the Divisions of Infectious Disease and Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM). All faculty in the Department of Medicine are expected to provide high-quality clinical care, participate in teaching actively and engage in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical education, contributing to research activities on campus, and participating in other scholarly initiatives. The selected candidate will also serve as an Associate Medical Director of the Biocontainment Care Unit (BCU), an advanced clinical space for the care of persons with high consequence infectious diseases which is the federally designated Regional Emerging and Special Pathogens Treatment Center for HHS Region 6.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care for patients with infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, transplant-related infections, hospital-acquired infections, and emerging infectious diseases.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care for patients with pulmonary and critical care needs, including critically ill patients with highly infectious special pathogens.
• Serve as Associate Medical Director of the Biocontainment Unit (BCU).
• Develop, implement, and maintain protocols for the care of patients critically ill with special pathogens.
• Care for patients with high consequence infectious diseases, coordinate with other services and entities within and outside of UTMB, including public health agencies, to assure ongoing preparedness to provide clinical care for patients with high consequence infectious diseases.
• Engage in research activities that contribute to preparedness for high-consequence infectious disease.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease and Critical Care.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development in infectious disease.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.