"Division Chief of Vascular Surgery"

Job Details

Division Chief of Vascular Surgery

Posting Number: FRGV1981
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1

Scope of Job:
The UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Surgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible vascular surgeon to be core faculty and serve as Division Chief of vascular surgery in the Department of Surgery. Leadership experience in academic vascular surgery is preferred. Core faculty duties will include direct patient care, scholarly activity, and faculty development. Active participation in the education of undergraduate medical students and graduate medical education programs is required. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects vascular surgery and endovascular therapy. The candidate will play a vital role in the growth and development of vascular surgery care in the Rio Grande Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a vascular division encompassing collaborations with the School of Podiatric Medicine at UTRGV and partnering hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley
• Drive clinical program development and regional referral growth aligned with UTRGV priorities.
• Advance a sustainable research enterprise, including clinical trials, translational research, and extramural funding
• Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and academic advancement
• Partner with departmental and institutional leadership to strengthen education, innovation, and multidisciplinary vascular care.

Minimum Qualifications:
MD degree with current Board certification, or eligibility for certification in Vascular Surgery. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical Board full license/ABS board certification from a Vascular Surgery Fellowship / Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency and completed an ACGME accredited residency program and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery at the UTRGV School of Medicine and appropriate hospital staff appointments.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Texas Medical Board full license/ABS board certification in Vascular Surgery/Residency completed at an ACGME accredited residency program.

Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should have:
• A proven record of clinical excellence
• Experience in an educational environment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential.

License or Certification Required?: Yes
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 06/01/2026