The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level and above. Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent from an approve LCME medical school and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program. Candidates must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and board-certified/eligible in Infectious Diseases. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
The primary roles and responsibilities will be to develop an independently funded basic science or translational science laboratory in the field of infectious disease research. The laboratory is expected to produce peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and is expected to obtain extramural funding support for research attend and present at national and international scientific conference and develop an international scientific reputation in the field of infectious diseases research. The applicant is expected to apply for a DOCS award. Other duties include to provide patient care on the Infectious Diseases Inpatient Consult Services at Clements University Hospital and Parkland Hospital. Participation in the teaching and training of medical and physician assistant students residents and ID fellows is also expected
UT Southwestern shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex or national origin. Moreover these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer