Vice Chair of Research

Job description

Details

Client Name

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Physician

Profession

Emergency Medicine

Specialty

General

Job ID

Job Title

Vice Chair of Research

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

09/22/2026

Job Description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine is currently recruiting for a faculty member at the Associate Professor level and above to serve as the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The successful applicant should have board certification in Emergency Medicine (if an MD or DO) with experience in translational and/or clinical research. In addition, they should have evidence of extramural funding. The Department has a highly-dedicated faculty, including junior, mid-career, and senior members with a diverse mix of clinical, research and educational interests. The Vice Chair serves as a leader in advancing the research mission of the Department, with particular focus on enhancing the pipeline of researchers and increasing extramural funding. The individual will report directly to the Department Chair and will serve on the Department Executive Committee. The Vice Chair of Research will be expected to oversee research, career development and mentorship of select faculty, fellows, and promising residents committed to a research career. Department research priorities include but are not limited to: acute cardiopulmonary and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment, resuscitation, and informatics, with emerging work in implementation science and population health and equitable care delivery.

Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern is expanding its faculty in both general EM and subspecialty areas. The Parkland Emergency Department is an ACS Level I Trauma Center triaging approximately 220,000 patients per year, treating 135,000 high acuity patients, and also operates accredited regional Burn, Stroke, and Poison Centers. The Clements University Hospital Emergency Department is a high acuity emergency department that serves a large number of oncology, neurovascular, and complex cardiovascular patients. The three-year EM residency program gives faculty the opportunity to work in a productive teaching and learning environment.

The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.

Position Expectations:

• Full-time faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (if an MD or DO)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Doctor of Public Health

• Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience

• Experience in acute emergency care research; with academic achievement and productivity as evidenced by grant funding, national academic activities, and recognition in academics

• Experience in guiding and mentoring junior faculty, fellows, resident physicians and medical students in academic activities

• Demonstrated ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and management abilities to effectively direct and develop academic physicians and support staff

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.

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

Client Details

Address

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

City

Dallas

State

TX

Zip Code

75390

Worksite address

dallas, TX, 75215, US

Who can apply

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