Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-Urology

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas is seeking three (3) Board Certified/Board Eligible Urologists to support clinical growth across the UTMB health system: (1) a General Urologist based in Galveston with participation in Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) care, (2) a General Urologist based in Angleton/Lake Jackson focused on community access and practice development, and (3) a Fellowship-trained Urologist (e.g., Endourology, Men’s Health, or Urologic Oncology) with opportunity to develop a subspecialty program while also contributing to general urology services. The individual(s) in these positions will provide direct patient care, including surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients, and will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences, bedside teaching, rounds, and supervision of trainees. Additional responsibilities include participation in continuing medical education, clinical and academic programs, and departmental and health system committees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, Division Urology Surgery and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission. The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients. He/she will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, and rounds; house staff supervision in the operating room, clinics, and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. Students include medical students, house staff, nursing, and allied health students. In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Departmental and Health System levels. Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed approved residency training and a fellowship program in Urology surgery, be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Urology Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Urology Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.