Director, UT Southwestern & Children's Health Pediatric Population Health Sciences Program
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 621077
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Director, UT Southwestern & Children’s Health Pediatric Population Health Sciences Program
UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the largest academic medical centers in the U.S., is seeking an academic innovator and leader for Director of the UT Southwestern & Children’s Health Population Sciences Program. The Program, a joint undertaking of UT Southwestern’s Schools of Public Health and Medicine and Children’s Health in Dallas, serves our culturally rich environment that has Dallas ranked number 4 in diversity among U.S. cities. The 7.8 million people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex reside in 13 counties across 9,000 square miles. Close to 20% if the population are foreign born, speak Spanish only, and lack health insurance. The entire DFW Metroplex population is 29% Hispanic and 16% African American and, within Dallas County alone, 41% of residents are Hispanic and 26% are African American. UT Southwestern’s new School of Public Health has received a $100M foundational gift from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Foundation to grow population research, practice, and training. The O’Donnell School of Public Health and Children’s Health will enjoy a close partnership in addressing pediatric public health challenges and opportunities in our catchment area.
UT Southwestern is establishing a 21st-century School of Public Health cemented in its core research strengths and reinforced through integral collaboration with area institutions, health systems, and community organizations aligned with our mission, vision, values and goals. The Department of Pediatrics, with more than 300 faculty members in 18 divisions, provides clinical care in eight locations and maintains an active research program with more than $40 million of annual research funding. UTSW has approximately 3,000 full-time faculty who garner more than $524 million in annual grant funding for research. The UTSW Medical District spans 230 acres in Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems – Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System – UTSW physicians are central to the care of millions of residents in North Texas.
With roots going back more than a century and more than 600 licensed beds, Children’s Health, staffed by more than 7,500 professionals, including approximately 1,300 medical and dental professionals who oversee more than half a million patient encounters each year, is home to nationally recognized programs in most specialty areas. Building upon their 60-year affiliation, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern recently formed a Joint Pediatrics Enterprise (JPE) to expand collaborative clinical services and community outreach. The agreement facilitates a closely aligned partnership to improve joint decision-making and operational alignment to provide the best pediatric care in the region, and ultimately, improve our ability to make life better for children in North Texas.
The UT Southwestern & Children’s Health Pediatric Population Health Sciences Program will function as a home for UT Southwestern faculty, educational programs, and other scholarly activities pertaining to the health and well-being of children. The vision of the Program is that there is no greater societal responsibility than assuring the health of our youth and future generations. Accordingly, the mission of the Program is to foster research and promote its dissemination and implementation for the benefit of all children in North Texas. While housed within the new UT Southwestern School of Public Health, it will incorporate faculty from across UT Southwestern Medical Center, as well as clinical and operational leaders from our affiliated health systems and local community-based organizations. The Program’s Director, who may also hold a leadership position in the Department of Pediatrics, will be responsible for managing the Center’s resources, including salary support to fund the faculty and staff effort allotted to achieve the mission.
The Program Director’s primary goal will be to support multidisciplinary research teams, conducting studies and programs on the most critical issues impacting children’s health. This research will be conducted in collaboration with health care providers and community organizations, to generate discoveries that improve the health of child and adolescent populations and serve as a resource to translate scientific findings and knowledge into practical applications for public health practice, health care services, and health policies. Consequently, dissemination and implementation science will be a hallmark of the Program.
Minimum Requirements
The Director of UT Southwestern & Children’s Health Pediatric Population Health Sciences Program must:
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Hold a MD, PhD or other terminal degree relevant to public health and be eligible for appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor in the School of Public Health,
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Have at least six years of experience working with a complex university system,
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Demonstrate a strong track record of research and leadership experience with multi-disciplinary research teams in academic and community settings,
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Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty has received six Nobel Prizes and includes 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 13 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The full-time faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. The UTSW Medical District spans 230 acres in Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems –Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System – UTSW physicians are central to the care of millions of residents in North Texas.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
Employee Testimonials
Vanessa Pantoja
Vanessa Pantoja
GME Program Coordinator
GME Program Coordinator
Dallas is the perfect size city for me. There are always amazing things to do in Dallas, from visiting the arts district, to museums, concerts, sporting events, and the state fair.
Brenda Edwards.
Brenda Edwards
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UT Southwestern is a great place to work and learn. Innovation and creativity to improve the quality of patient care are encouraged. Leadership within my team and department is supportive.
Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson
GME Coordinator I
GME Coordinator I
I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because there’s opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
