ID CLINICAL FACULTY POSITION

Our organization is seeking applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track faculty role within the Department of Internal Medicine, specifically in the Division of Infectious Diseases. This position is part of a prominent academic health center dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through exceptional education, advancing biomedical knowledge, and delivering comprehensive patient care.

• Provide inpatient infectious diseases consultation and manage outpatient clinics at affiliated hospitals.
• Engage in teaching medical students, internal medicine residents, and infectious diseases fellows.
• Focus primarily on general infectious diseases while also gaining exposure to transplant and surgical infectious diseases.
• Explore opportunities for clinical or basic research based on qualifications and experience.
• Foster an environment in patient care units that promotes excellence and innovation in clinical practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programs and standards to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to clinical managers, attending physicians, research staff, and colleagues.
• Exemplify professional behavior and leadership, demonstrating problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Delegate authority and accountability to clinical and nursing staff for patient care decisions in line with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Identify the needs of patients and families, recommending or developing new programs and services as necessary.
• Collaborate with hospital administration and physicians to identify future opportunities and define departmental service directions.
• Maintain an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan aligned with the organizational Quality Management Plan.
• Participate in or lead committees, work groups, and meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure active interdisciplinary performance improvement programs and address any complaints effectively.
• Commit to professional growth through seminars, workshops, and current literature to stay updated in the field.
• Supervise a specialized clinical team of direct care providers and administrative staff.

• MD degree.
• Possession of a Texas Medical License or eligibility for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases, with a minimum of two years of fellowship training in infectious diseases.
• Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, with the potential to excel in their area of expertise.
• Preferred candidates will exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with leadership potential within the department.

This position offers a dynamic environment focused on patient care, education, and research, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Support for professional growth and continuing education.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.
• Consideration for reasonable accommodations based on disability or religious observances.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all applicants.