Obstetrics and Gynecology - Physician - Administration (Hiring Immediately)

UT Southwestern seeks an accomplished, board‑certified Obstetrics and Gynecology physician who is actively engaged in clinical practice and brings a demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care, leadership, mentorship, education, quality improvement, scholarship, and administration. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the Department’s largest and most dynamic divisions, overseeing a highly engaged group of academic specialist faculty. The Division Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of clinical care delivery, advancing innovative educational programs, expanding scholarly activity, and cultivating a culture grounded in professional excellence, making a lasting impact on patients, learners, and the academic mission.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and the delivery of evidence-based clinical care. The primary responsibility will be to lead integrated clinical and investigative programs that advance the department’s strategic priorities. This individual will direct the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, ensuring excellence in patient care, medical education for students, residents, and fellows, and the development of high-impact research that informs clinical practice. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care - the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.

Position Highlights

• Serve as the academic and clinical leader of the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Division, responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, and faculty development.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, retention, and performance evaluation of physician faculty and advanced practice providers.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Department’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work collaboratively with the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to ensure the financial stability of the division, including through appropriate resource allocation and fiscal stewardship.

Education & Mentorship

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to faculty in key educational roles, including residency and clerkship directors, continuity clinic directors, and core teaching faculty.
• Cultivate an outstanding learning environment for medical students, residents, and fellows by modeling excellence in learner supervision, bedside teaching, and clinical skill development.
• Promote, support, and assess faculty development in academic advancement, teaching excellence, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
• Encourage and facilitate the integration of innovative educational strategies and curricular advancements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Have attained or be eligible for Texas medical licensure and board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within academic medicine, including clinical program development, medical education, and health system operations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Proven record of delivering outstanding clinical care and exercising collaborative, effective leadership.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement, program development, excellence in education, and commitment to faculty mentorship.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, support, and manage faculty and staff across clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Two types of retirement programs, including a lifetime annuity pension plan with a substantial employer match contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.