Professor & Director – Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 945630
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research announces an opening for a Professor & Director. The Center exists to advance medical knowledge of the causes and treatments of diseases of mineral metabolism through discovery, to instruct and educate health care personnel and scientists in research and clinical practice, and to provide excellence in clinical care of patients with such diseases.
The Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research was established at UT Southwestern in 1994, and is comprised of faculty with diverse expertise (Nephrology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering and Radiology). The Center encompasses established programs in basic and translational science, biotechnology, clinical research, patient care, and fee for service laboratory testing, with dedicated space allocated to each initiative. The operational goals of the Center are three-fold: 1) to identify and implement new knowledge of mineral metabolism and its disorders, 2) to educate staff, students, physicians, and scientists to conduct research in and manage patients with diseases of mineral metabolism, and 3) to provide excellence in care for people with diseases of mineral metabolism. The Center Director will be tasked with acceleration of the current initiatives as well as expanding the scope of our current service lines.
Successful candidates must be able to:
- Lead the development and growth of a comprehensive mineral metabolism center at UT Southwestern.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Center and its associated clinic.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional faculty in mineral metabolism research.
- Collaborate with institutional partners, to expand clinical services related to mineral metabolism.
- Champion educational efforts, including training of postdocs, fellows, and medical students.
- Advance research and scholarship in mineral metabolism, with support for faculty and trainees pursuing academic projects.
- Demonstrate a record of leadership, program development, and mentorship in an academic setting.
- The applicant must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, and be eligible for tenure. A Texas medical license will be required for any candidate providing patient care.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae as part of the application process for consideration.
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.
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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!
Benefits
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!
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