Infectious Disease Physician - Clinical Director of NTM; non-tuberculous mycobacteria) Innovati

Position Overview

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities. This position is for a Pulmonary and Infectious Disease physician with expertise in non‑tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) to serve as the Clinical Director of the UT Tyler NTM Center for Innovation and provide outpatient consultation for patients with NTM and bronchiectasis.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is a nationally recognized Bronchiectasis and NTM Center and an integral member of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, as designated by the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association and the COPD Foundation. The selected candidate will lead and shape a multidisciplinary program focused on advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and scientific understanding of NTM infections while delivering outstanding patient care.

• Provide expert consultation and management of patients with NTM diseases, including pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, radiologists, and clinical microbiologists, to ensure comprehensive care
• Lead and support the development of specialized NTM clinical programs and patient care protocols

• Conduct and support clinical and/or translational research focused on NTM diseases, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial susceptibility, and treatment outcomes
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals
• Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

• Collaborate with laboratory teams to optimize diagnostic and susceptibility testing for NTM isolates
• Partner with hospital administration and other stakeholders to develop and expand NTM‑related services
• Engage with patient advocacy groups and contribute to public health initiatives addressing mycobacterial diseases

• Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)
• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Critical Care or Infectious Diseases
• Demonstrated clinical experience and expertise in managing NTM diseases
• Strong interest and/or proven track record in NTM research, including publications or funded projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills

• Prior involvement in establishing or leading NTM‑focused clinical or research programs
• Experience with advanced diagnostic methods and susceptibility testing for mycobacteria
• Familiarity with clinical trial design and implementation
• Engagement with national or international NTM or mycobacterial organizations

• Base salary
• wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign‑on bonus
• Medical debt assistance
• Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including H‑1B or J‑1 waivers.