Assistant Professor

Position Description Serve as faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics in Amarillo, Texas. Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in Pediatrics and Hematology/Oncology, providing inpatient and clinical care, maintaining clinical records, engaging in clinical research and writing, and providing community and university service. Major/Essential Functions Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, patient care, research, and service. Teaching residents and medical students. Giving lectures and teaching sessions to residents and medical students. Medical practice in area of Pediatrics. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Occasional Duties Maintain or develop an academic research program in the fields of Pediatrics and Hematology/Oncology. May conduct inpatient teaching rounds. Required Qualifications M.D., D.O., or foreign medical degree equivalent. Completion of pediatrics residency. Board certified in Pediatrics. Eligible to obtain a Texas State Medical License. Benefits Health Plans: Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members. Paid Time Off: Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more. Retirement Plans. Wellness Programs. Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace. Visa Information TTUHSC may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions at its sole discretion. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee if applicable. Job Details Job Type: Full Time Pay Basis: Monthly Pay Grade Minimum: Salary commensurate with related education, experience, and/or skills Pay Grade Maximum: Salary commensurate with related education, experience, and/or skills Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, see the institutional pay plan website. Grant Funded: No Shift: Day Travel Required: Up to 25% Does this position work in a research laboratory: No EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center