Assistant/Associate Professor, Cardiology - Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation (ACTAT)

Cardiology Faculty Position

The Division of Cardiology, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, invites applications for a full-time faculty position (1.0 FTE) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking a nationally recognized physician-scientist or clinician-educator with expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging, particularly cardiac CT and MRI, to join our growing imaging and heart failure/transplant programs.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Interpret advanced cardiovascular imaging studies (CT and MRI) across UTHealth Houston-affiliated sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiologists, radiologists, and surgeons.
• Lead or support research initiatives in cardiovascular imaging, especially within heart failure and transplant domains.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and imaging trainees.
• Contribute to academic and clinical program development through imaging protocol optimization, quality improvement, and service line expansion.
• Serve in departmental leadership roles and contribute to strategic initiatives in imaging.
• Promote financial and operational efficiencies in imaging services.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology or Radiology with fellowship training in advanced cardiovascular imaging (CT/MRI).
• Academic rank at Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience.
• Significant experience in cardiac imaging related to heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or transplantation is preferred.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the 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.