Endocrinology Faculty Opportunity

Endocrinology Faculty Opportunity

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston and League City, Texas

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas
UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers.  UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care. 

The UTMB Division of Endocrinology is seeking a full-time faculty candidate to join our growing Division. At UTMB, the Division of Endocrinology provides both inpatient and outpatient referral-based clinical care in all areas of Endocrinology. Our outpatient services are in Galveston, League City, Friendswood, and Angleton, providing easy access for patients residing in Galveston County and the South Houston metropolitan area.  The Stark Diabetes Center is in our League City clinics and provides integrative patient care working closely with a variety of medical and surgical specialties involved in prevention of diabetes and its complications.  Our faculty includes basic science researchers, clinician scientists and full-time clinicians dedicated to both patient care and teaching.

Physician faculty members should expect to perform 9 half-days of out-patient clinics, to participate in weekend rotation for inpatient consults, and to be an instructor/mentor for medical students, Internal Medicine Residents and Endocrinology Fellows.  Clinical practice experience is preferred but not mandatory and new Fellows are encouraged to apply.   

What UTMB has to offer potential candidates:

• A high quality academic and clinical program.
• Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
• Research support and participation in clinical trial is encouraged.       
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.
• Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
• Competitive salary with a generous bonus and benefits package.

Candidate Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student, and resident education.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.

Income Package:  Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications.  In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.   

Living in communities served by UTMB Health:  UTMB’s main campus is located on Galveston Island which is known for its 32 miles of beaches all along the Texas Gulf Coast. Enjoy the island life with moderate temperatures, year-round activities, affordable cost of living and only 50 minutes from all the amenities that Houston has to offer! Enjoy our family culture and collaborative environment while you work, live, & play on sunny Galveston Island!  Go to http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/ find out more about Galveston and the surrounding communities.

For more information, please submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and references to,

Skott Harrington at:   Show Contact Details %20%20 

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.