UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a Full-Time Colorectal Surgeon in Tyler, Texas.

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

The UT Tyler School of Medicine — Department of Surgery is currently recruiting for a faculty member who practices colorectal surgery. The applicant must be Board-Certified or eligible in General Surgery, have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by the time of the appointment, and be eligible for a Texas Medical License.

Requirements

• All aspects of providing Colorectal Surgical procedures at a high-functioning Level 1 Trauma Center
• Academic affiliation with UT Tyler School of Medicine, including Medical Education and residents and surgical fellows
• MD or DO degree required.
• Applicant must be Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and must have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by the time of the appointment and be eligible for a Texas Medical License.
• Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow and medical student education and scholarly activity that advance clinical medicine.
• Educational responsibilities include the clinical training of general surgery residents and colorectal surgery fellows.
• Experience in laparoscopic or robotic surgery is required.

Recruitment Package

• Base salary
• CME allowance
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About UT Tyler School of Medicine

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard‑to‑reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a five‑story, 248,000‑square‑foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler's Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. The building is scheduled for completion in fall of 2025.

Emphasizing a community‑centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands‑on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About Our Community

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024, is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in upper east Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high‑performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family‑fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.