Dermatology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Dermatology

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Dermatology, to support patient care, resident education, and the department's threefold mission of teaching, research, and clinical service. This role offers an 80% clinical, 10% academic, and 10% administrative structure, with a predictable Monday-Friday schedule and opportunities to build a niche, add optional procedures, and participate in scholarly activity. Faculty practice across Galveston and League City clinical locations, including Victory Lakes Town Center, Stewart Road Clinic, and the main campus clinic. Candidates will join a collaborative, low-turnover department with strong faculty satisfaction, resident engagement, Epic, and ambient documentation support.

This is an empowering opportunity for a dermatologist who wants the resources of an established academic health system, the flexibility to shape clinical interests, and the belonging of a cohesive faculty and resident group. New hires currently start at $450,000, with a two-year guarantee, work relative value unit incentive structure after the guarantee period, $5,000 in annual continuing medical education support, quality incentive eligibility, and realistic earning potential above targets.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a large, collaborative dermatology department with 12 faculty, 5 advanced practice providers, 19 residents, 3 fellows, and 35 total department members.
• Practice medical and surgical dermatology, with optional procedures and the ability to add cosmetic services if desired.
• Build or focus on subspecialty clinics, with encouraged growth in research interests and clinical niche development.
• Teach daily in clinic with assigned residents and participate in conferences, lectures, grand rounds, and learner supervision.
• Benefit from Epic, ambient documentation, a medical assistant, and resident support in clinic.
• Enjoy an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday, with rare overnight contact during assigned call coverage.
• Step into strong patient demand, with a six-month new-patient backlog and fixed patient volume of 15-16 patients per half day.
• Join a department recognized for complex medical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, pediatric dermatology, and advanced gene therapy for pediatric skin disease.
• Grow within a stable academic environment with low turnover, high faculty satisfaction, and future leadership opportunities.

Community Information

Live along the Texas Gulf Coast with access to both island culture and a growing suburban corridor. Galveston offers 32 miles of shoreline, historic architecture, museums, theaters, dining, and coastal recreation AreaVibes gives Galveston a livability score of 76 and notes strong marks for commute, cost of living, housing, and health and safety Nearby League City was ranked No. 5 among the best places to live in Texas by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

• Enjoy coastal living with access to beaches, historic streets, museums, theaters, and Gulf Coast dining in Galveston.
• Consider League City for a suburban lifestyle with 28 miles of hike-and-bike trails, 12 miles of waterfront, and nearly 900 acres of developed and undeveloped park land (The League City Official Website, 2025:
• Choose from Galveston, League City, and the Friendswood corridor, where the job notes indicate candidates will find strong school options.