WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Faculty Recruiter is responsible for coordinating and executing recruitment efforts for physician faculty positions across clinical departments within UT Southwestern Medical Center. This position supports the institution’s academic mission by sourcing top clinical talent who also contributes to education and research. The recruiter will work closely with department chairs, faculty affairs, and HR colleagues to manage the full-cycle recruitment process from job posting through offer acceptance and onboarding. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field 
   

• Experience
  3 years of experience in physician, healthcare, or academic recruitment. 
  Familiarity with academic appointment processes, clinical faculty credentialing, and visa sponsorship is a plus. 

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree 
   

• Experience
  Experience in an academic medical center, hospital system, or university setting strongly 

  JOB DUTIES

• Recruitment Operations
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for physician faculty roles, including job postings, candidate outreach, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation.
• Partner with department leaders and faculty affairs to develop position descriptions and understand academic rank requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
• Source candidates using job boards, academic networks, residency/fellowship programs, and digital platforms such as PracticeLink, Doximity, Doc Café and LinkedIn.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive outreach and relationship management.
• Coordinate candidate site visits, interviews, and interactions with department leadership, HR, and key stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work with Faculty Affairs, Legal, and Immigration teams to ensure credentialing, visa processing (J-1, H-1B), and appointment requirements are met.
• Support academic department chairs in identifying recruitment needs and creating recruitment plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Assist with the preparation of offer letters and liaise with compensation and benefits teams as needed.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Track recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source effectiveness, and pipeline of candidates
• Support institutional accreditation and audit processes with accurate recruitment documentation.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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

EEO
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.