About this opportunity
Association of American Medical Colleges lists this Vice Chair for Education - John Sealy School of Medicine opportunity in galveston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice Chair for Education – John Sealy School of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas
UTMB is a $3.5 billion academic health center established in 1891 as Texas's first medical school, comprising Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. With $168 million in sponsored research awards, UTMB ranks 52nd nationally in NIH funding among medical schools and stands in the top 2 percent of institutions receiving NIH support. The institution operates four hospital campuses (Galveston, Clear Lake, League City, Angleton-Danbury) with over 1,000 beds and more than 90 clinics serving a population exceeding 1.8 million across Southeast Texas.
Vice Chair for Education - The UTMB Department of Internal Medicine seeks a Vice Chair for Education to provide strategic leadership for the department's comprehensive educational mission spanning undergraduate medical education (UME), graduate medical education (GME), continuing medical education (CME), and interprofessional learning initiatives. This senior faculty leader will champion educational excellence, innovation, and learner well-being across all programs, ensuring alignment with UTMB's strategic goals and accreditation requirements.
A critical focus of this role is ensuring that faculty who receive allocated effort for educational activities are actively engaged in delivering high-quality education. The Vice Chair will maintain an active academic and/or clinical role while providing strategic oversight for all departmental educational programs.
Educational Requirements & Experience
MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree from an accredited institution
Board certification in Internal Medicine or internal medicine subspecialty by the ABIM (or equivalent)
Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas
Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school, or qualifications consistent with appointment at this level at UTMB
Demonstrated leadership experience in medical education, such as program director, clerkship director, associate dean role, or equivalent educational leadership position
Proven record of excellence in teaching, curriculum design, and educational scholarship
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration in complex academic healthcare environments
Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas
Information about living in Galveston and the UTMB service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77554, US
Who can apply
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