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 Research - The UTMB Department of Internal Medicine seeks a Vice Chair for Research to serve as a senior faculty leader responsible for delineating and executing a growth strategy for the department's research enterprise. This role encompasses strategic planning, faculty recruitment, mentorship of junior investigators, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning departmental research efforts with UTMB's institutional priorities. The Vice Chair for Research will serve as the Chair's principal delegate for research affairs, representing the department at the School of Medicine Council of Vice Chairs of Research.
A critical focus of this role is building the department's research portfolio through strategic recruitment of faculty, supporting investigators at all stages of their careers, and fostering synergies with other departments, centers, and institutes at UTMB. The Vice Chair for Research will prioritize growth in synergistic areas with UTMB's strengths, including but not limited to Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic disease, Healthy Aging, Brain Health, and Microbiology/Immunology. The Vice Chair for Research will maintain an active research program while advancing the collective success of the department's research mission.
Educational Requirements & Experience
- MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD degree; Board Certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty if clinically active
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas (if clinically active)
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school, or qualifications consistent with appointment at this level at UTMB
- Proven track record as a federally funded investigator (NIH or equivalent peer-reviewed funding)
- Demonstrated leadership in research program development, mentorship, and collaboration
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus and lead through influence
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: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/
Interested candidates please submit Curriculum Vitae with complete bibliography to
Skott Harrington at saharrin@utmb.edu.
A full job description along with instructions on submitting a comprehensive application package will be provided.
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