Vice Chair of Research – Emergency Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine is currently recruiting for a faculty member at the Associate Professor level and above to serve as the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The successful applicant should have board certification in Emergency Medicine (if an MD or DO) with experience in translational and/or clinical research. In addition, they should have evidence of extramural funding. The Department has a highly-dedicated faculty, including junior, mid-career, and senior members with a diverse mix of clinical, research and educational interests. The Vice Chair serves as a leader in advancing the research mission of the Department, with particular focus on enhancing the pipeline of researchers and increasing extramural funding.  The individual will report directly to the Department Chair and will serve on the Department Executive Committee. The Vice Chair of Research will be expected to oversee research, career development and mentorship of select faculty, fellows, and promising residents committed to a research career. Department research priorities include but are not limited to: acute cardiopulmonary and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment, resuscitation, and informatics, with emerging work in implementation science and population health and equitable care delivery. 

Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern and Parkland Health and Hospital System is expanding its faculty in both general EM and subspecialty areas.  The Parkland Emergency Department is an ACS Level I Trauma Center triaging approximately 220,000 patients per year, treating 135,000 high acuity patients, and also operates accredited regional Burn, Stroke, and Poison Centers. The Clements University Hospital Emergency Department is a high acuity emergency department that serves a large number of oncology, neurovascular, and complex cardiovascular patients. The three-year EM residency program gives faculty the opportunity to work in a productive teaching and learning environment.

UT Southwestern Medical Center ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world.  Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners.  Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year.

The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools.  The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.

Position Expectations:

• Full-time faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (if an MD or DO)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Doctor of Public Health
• Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience
• Experience in acute emergency care research; with academic achievement and productivity as evidenced by grant funding, national academic activities, and recognition in academics.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring junior faculty, fellows, resident physicians and medical students in academic activities
• Demonstrated ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and management abilities to effectively direct and develop academic physicians and support staff

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degrees in research methodology.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.  Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources 

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.