Medical Director Pediatric Dermatology, Dallas, Texas

UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology seeks a Medical Director for Pediatric Dermatology. The incumbent will provide clinical care to inpatients and outpatients and direct Pediatric Dermatology educational programs for residents in dermatology and pediatrics as well as medical students at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Engagement in other academic pursuits is encouraged and is intended to include development of a Pediatric Dermatology fellowship, presentation of scholarly lectures, and pursuit of clinical and/or translational research.

Candidates must hold board certification or eligibility in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology and have, or be eligible for, a Texas medical license. Successful candidates will be responsible for establishing and directing an academic clinical practice in Pediatric Dermatology and holding a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with professional accomplishments and experience.

The Department of Dermatology provides patient care and educational opportunities in all key elements of the specialty. In addition, it has a strong record in basic and clinical research, including training young physician scientists, and contributing to the greater community through participation in free clinics and programs designed to encourage young people to consider medicine as a career.

UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize Winners and numerous members of the National Academy of Sciences. 4,200 medical, graduate, and allied health students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows are trained here each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three affiliated hospitals.

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

Joseph F. Merola, MD MMSc, FAAD, FACR Professor and Chair
Department of Dermatology

Potential candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job 2300005A) and upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. For inquiries email: oars@utsouthwestern.edu

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.