Description

Associate or Full Professor and Division Chief – Breast Imaging

Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a board-certified Breast Imager for a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and Division Chief in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.  McGovern Medical School primarily provides imaging services at Memorial Hermann Hospital (MMH)-Texas Medical Center and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. The Breast Imaging Section performs mammograms, breast ultrasound, MRI, image-guided breast biopsies, and wire localizations. The Breast Imaging section faculty performs approximately 26,444 examinations and procedures per year. This position requires clinical patient care and teaching of our residents and medical students.

The selected candidate will contribute to the department’s mission to educate health science professionals and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

The ideal candidate for the Chief position will be an Associate or Full Professor with demonstrated experience and skill in leading academic programs and a commitment to excellence, discovery and service along with a track record of achievement in their field of expertise. Expertise in managing a breast imaging clinical practice will ideally support current division programs and department goals.

Position Key Accountabilities:

The faculty in the division of Breast Imaging in the Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging will provide direct patient care, supervision, and teaching of medical students and residents in clinic and hospital settings.

Qualifications:

- Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.

- AGME-accredited Radiology residency program (or equivalent).

- Fellowship training in Breast Imaging

- ABR certified or ABR eligible.

The candidate must provide the required documentation and ability to perform screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided breast biopsies and localizations.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Preferred applicants will possess and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong academic interests.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Please apply directly to:  https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en - Requisition # 250001HM