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. 

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

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. 

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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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

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