The Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in partnership with Children’s Health Dallas are seeking an accomplished and visionary academic dermatologist to serve as the inaugural Chief of Pediatric Dermatology. This individual will lead efforts to build a robust, innovative, and sustainable pediatric dermatology program that meets the diverse and growing needs of children and families throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the surrounding North Texas region.  This position will be provided the resources needed to support an ambitious and forward-looking vision aimed at building a nationally recognized program of excellence.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric dermatology at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health Dallas by advancing excellence in clinical care, education, and research, while fostering a collaborative environment for faculty, trainees, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and growth of a comprehensive pediatric dermatology program at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health Dallas.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for clinical services, ensuring delivery of high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered care.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional faculty in partnership with the Chair of Dermatology.
• Collaborate with institutional partners, including Children’s Health Dallas, to expand clinical services.
• Champion educational efforts, including training of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Advance research and scholarship in pediatric dermatology, with support for faculty and trainees pursuing academic projects.

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school is required.
• Board certification in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology.
• Must qualify for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated record of leadership, program development, and mentorship in an academic setting.

Interested candidates should submit a CV via application portal. Please reach out to Jami Armbrester-Harrison, Department Administrator, with questions.  Jami.Armbrester@UTSouthwestern.edu

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/