Chair, Department of Surgical Specialty & MSK; Associate​/Professor

Chair, Department of Surgical Specialty & MSK (Associate/Professor)

Title Information: Faculty

Title:

Clinical Associate Professor;
Job Class Code: 00024; FLSA:
Exempt.

Position Information: Posting Number: FRGV
1977;

Working Title:

Chair, Department of Surgical Specialty & MSK (Associate/Professor);

Number of Vacancies : 1;

Location:

Rio Grande Valley, Texas;
Division/Organization:
Division of Health Affairs;
Appointment Period: 1 year;
Tenure Status:
Non Tenure Track; FTE: 1.0.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine (UTRGV SOM) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Chair for the Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal Integrated Service Unit. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine, the Chair will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust clinical practice, research programs, high quality graduate medical education programs, medical student education, and a collegial interactive culture.

This leader will be expected to divide their time between administrative leadership while maintaining a surgical practice. This is a wonderful opportunity for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to oversee and build a thriving clinical enterprise.

• Serve as the primary leader and representative of the Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal Integrated Service Unit, including all represented / included surgical subspecialties.
• Leadership and Engagement with the UTRGV Ambulatory Surgery Center partnership.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to build and grow an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, and other surgical specialty education programs.
• Supervise and support the Surgical Specialty MSK faculty, a diverse group of specialists, including Dermatology, Family Medicine Sports Medicine, Orthopedic surgical specialties, Otorhinolaryngology, and Audiology.
• Foster excellence in medical education for residents and medical students.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements and maintain accreditation for all applicable GME programs.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for faculty, residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline for faculty recruitment and retention.
• Promote faculty engagement in research, education, and clinical care.
• Cultivate a collaborative and supportive environment for academic and clinical growth.
• Oversee the expansion and success of clinical programs, including orthopedic and non-orthopedic surgical specialties.
• Collaborate with Clinical Service Line Administrators, assistant vice president of clinical operations, and assistant vice president of revenue cycle to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Ensure the department meets quality and safety standards for clinical services.
• Maintain and strengthen clinical and business relationships with multiple hospital partners where learners train and faculty practice.
• Work closely with hospital leadership to align department goals with institutional priorities.
• Advocate for resources to support the ISU’s clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Work with Department Administrator and Decision Support to develop and manage ISU budgets to support academic, clinical, and research activities.
• Monitor and ensure financial sustainability of clinical and educational programs.
• Lead efforts to secure funding and resources for ISU initiatives.

• MD with board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school.
• Eligible for medical license in the state of Texas.
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a department of orthopedic surgery for an academic medical center with a record of professional accomplishments on a national and international scale, with a strong focus on clinical and academic success for meeting the requirements for a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor.

• Training in ACGME accredited Sports medicine fellowship, with ABOS sports medicine specialty certification highly preferred.
• Experience with residency program leadership and/or education.
• Strong clinical and academic credentials with a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including hospital leadership, faculty, and trainees.
• Significant leadership experience and demonstrated success as a manager at the Chair, Associate Director, Director or program leader level gained within an academic medical center, including successful experience in the recruitment, retention, and management of clinicians and researchers.
• A distinguished academic record and national presence in one’s discipline as evidenced by such activity as peer-reviewed publications, major journal editorial responsibility, a senior officer position in one’s major national organization, or equivalent experience.
• Dynamic…