Assistant Professor, Hand - Houston, United States - University of Texas Health Science Center

Description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston , a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery .

The selected candidate will contribute to the department's mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

The Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery will participate in research, teaching, clinical service, administrative and other activities.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in the UTOrtho practice at various Memorial Hermann locations.
• Collaborating with other physicians within the department and University.
• Being involved in the recruitment, selection and hiring of new or additional physicians to the group
• Providing feedback regarding office operations including hiring staff, office logistics and new physician recruitment.
• Participating in the education and training of medical students and residents

Supporting the research mission of the department and university through:

Qualifications:

The selected candidate for the position must have a Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License. Required or preferred board certification/eligibility statement. Required or preferred minimum years of clinical experience or years post-residency statement.

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. Preferred applicants will possess an advanced fellowship in hand and upper extremity and demonstrate skills such as excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.

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