Assistant Professor, Oncology - Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School

About the Role

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Assistant Professor (Oncology) position in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The selected candidate will contribute to the department’s mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the UTPOrtho practice at various Memorial Hermann locations.
• Collaborating with other physicians within the department and University.
• Being involved in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of new or additional physicians to the group.
• Providing feedback regarding office operations, including hiring staff, office logistics, and new physician recruitment.
• Participating in the education and training of medical students and residents.
• Supporting the research mission of the department and university through:
  • Facilitating reasonable and appropriate access to patients by research staff.
  • Assisting when requested with the collection of research data, including biological specimens.
  • Providing information and education on ongoing research studies to potentially eligible research subjects.

Qualifications

• Texas Medical License or eligibility for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
• Required board certification through the American Board of Surgery.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, discovery, and service.
• Potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced fellowship in adult reconstruction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong potential for a leadership role within the department.