Professor, Surgery-Plastic Surgery

About the role

The Division Chief of Plastic Surgery will be responsible for leading and advancing all three missions of the Division—clinical care, education, and research—while maintaining and expanding UTMB’s national and international reputation in Plastic Surgery. The Division currently consists of 8 faculty members and 2 APPs, and the Chief will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Division’s clinical, academic, and educational activities. The Chief will administer, grow, and advance the Division’s programs while identifying opportunities to expand clinical services, strengthen academic and research initiatives, and enhance educational programs. The Chief will foster an environment that supports faculty and APP development, mentorship, collaboration, clinical excellence, and scientific achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Division’s clinical, academic, and educational activities.
• Administer, grow, and advance the Division’s programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand clinical services, strengthen academic and research initiatives, and enhance educational programs.
• Foster an environment that supports faculty and APP development, mentorship, collaboration, clinical excellence, and scientific achievement.
• Work closely with departmental and institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote growth, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the highest quality of patient care.
• Ensure the effective use of human, financial, space, and other resources while supporting the Division’s continued growth and success.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an approved residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Plastic Surgery.
• Texas Medical license without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Strong record of leadership and mentorship.
• Demonstrated commitment to the development of faculty, trainees, and students.
• History of active participation and leadership in national Plastic Surgery organizations.
• Record of professional accomplishments that will contribute to strengthening and expanding the Division’s national and international reputation.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, education, research, leadership, and mentorship.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and advance the Division’s mission and reputation.