UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides the highest quality care for patients with musculoskeletal problems. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top hospitals for orthopedics and to be rated “High Performing” for the treatment of hip fractures, which puts us among the country’s leading facilities.

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair of Clinical Research.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape and expand the department’s research enterprise across translational and clinical research domains. The Vice Chair of Clinical Research will collaborate closely with departmental and institutional leadership to drive innovation, secure external funding, and advance UT Southwestern’s reputation as a destination for orthopaedic research and discovery.

Responsibilities

The Vice Chair of Clinical Research will:

· Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with the department and medical school’s strategic goals.

· Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across UT Southwestern and partner institutions to enhance translational and clinical research.

· Mentor faculty, residents, fellows, and trainees to promote academic productivity and career development.

· Advise the Chair on research faculty recruitment, resource allocation, and programmatic growth.

· Oversee departmental research operations, including clinical trial infrastructure, funding and compliance.

· Enhance research visibility through internal communications, annual research retreats, and national presentations.

· Partner with Education and Faculty Affairs leaders to build robust mentorship and bridge-funding programs for early- and mid-career investigators.

· Promote collaboration with industry, foundations, and government agencies to grow extramural funding.

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities.

· Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

· Start-up support available through the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

· Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and CME allowance.

· Relocation assistance available.

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

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/

Qualifications

· M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

· Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery and eligibility for Texas Medical Licensure

· A strong record of independent, peer-reviewed funding (e.g., NIH, DoD) and scholarly productivity in orthopaedic or related musculoskeletal research.

· Leadership experience directing research programs, laboratories, or divisions in an academic or comparable environment.

· Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative research teams.

· Proven track record in mentorship, faculty development, and research infrastructure growth.

· Experience integrating translational and clinical research programs.

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.

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/