Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Pediatric Cytogenetics

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch is recruiting an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) to join their Medical Genetics and Metabolism team. This position will evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel patients of all ages with hereditary disorders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with hereditary disorders
• Utilize cytogenetic, molecular, genomic, and biochemical testing for diagnostic services
• Implement disease-specific interventions such as surveillance protocols, enzyme replacement therapy, gene therapies, etc.
• Provide education in the form of lectures and rotation experience for various trainees including medical students, physician assistant students, genetic counseling students, pediatric residents, maternal fetal medicine fellows, surgical oncology fellows, and dietetic interns

Requirements

• Completed an approved residency or fellowship training program in Medical Genetics
• Held a Texas Medical License without restrictions

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Biochemical Genetics

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Standard work schedule.

Benefits

UTMB Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.