The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a Section Chief of Pediatric Hepatology to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health Dallas.

The physician will establish the Section of Pediatric Hepatology and Children’s Liver Center as a leader in pediatric liver care and transplantation by offering high quality and accessible services to a wide geographic area. In addition to serving as Chief, the physician will also be the Medical Director of the Liver Care Center at Children’s Health, overseeing a team of five pediatric transplant hepatologists who specialize in managing pre- and post-transplant patients with state-of-the-art, evidence-based clinical care protocols. The role will focus on improving service delivery through enhanced accessibility, specialized care, and the integration of services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The Chief will enhance existing translational and clinical research to develop new diagnostic and treatment protocols to improve clinical outcomes. Excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows is expected. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in translational and/or clinical research in hepatology or liver transplantation, with a demonstrated history of extramural funding, impactful original publications, and active participation in research collaboratives.

Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. 

Potential candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job # 825600) and upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. 

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/