UTMB Health

Academic Generalist Division Director, Associate Professor or Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Galveston, TX.

UTMB Health Academic Generalist Division Director Opportunity:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine in Galveston is seeking a full-time Academic Generalist Division Director at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This is a unique opportunity to lead the newly established Academic Generalist Division, guiding its clinical, academic, and research missions while advancing women’s health across UTMB’s growing network.

The Division Director will oversee both the department’s academic generalist faculty and its employed general Ob/Gyn practices, which serve patients in Galveston, Clear Lake, and Angleton/Lake Jackson. Reporting directly to the Department Chair, the Director will set strategic goals for program development, operational growth, and community engagement. The role includes leadership in clinical service delivery, education of medical students and residents, faculty mentorship, and contributions to scholarly activity.

This position offers the chance to shape the future of general obstetrics and gynecology at UTMB. They will be a key member of the leadership team working within a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven academic environment.

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Position Overview:

This leadership role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, education, research, and administration. The successful candidate will:

• Direct the academic and clinical activities of the Academic Generalist Division and UTMB-employed general Ob/Gyn practices.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with a full range of obstetric and gynecologic needs.
• Guide strategic program development, clinical expansion, and community outreach.
• Mentor faculty and trainees, fostering professional development and excellence in clinical education.
• Develop and support educational programs for medical students and residents.
• Collaborate across subspecialties and disciplines to advance women’s health research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the division upholds the highest standards of patient care, academic scholarship, and service.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead, innovate, and expand the impact of general obstetrics and gynecology within a nationally recognized academic health system.

Qualifications:

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an approved residency training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG or equivalent).
• Federally-issued DEA License

Preferred

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine, program development, or faculty mentorship.

Income Package:

Salary will be extremely competitive and includes a very obtainable RVU bonus program. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, including an excellent retirement program and a relocation allowance.

About UTMB Health:

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a nationally recognized academic health center with a proud history of advancing education, research, and patient care. Established in 1891 as the first medical school in Texas, UTMB has grown into a $3.6 billion health science center that includes five hospitals, a robust network of outpatient clinics, and four schools — Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Biomedical Sciences.

UTMB is home to more than 10 research centers, three institutes, and the Galveston National Laboratory — one of only two university-based BSL-4 labs in the nation. Ranked 54th nationally in NIH funding (the department of Ob/Gyn is ranked 17th), the institution has increased research funding by 20% over the past five years. Recognized as a Vizient five-star hospital, UTMB offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to contribute to an innovative, mission-driven environment with a lasting impact on the health of Texas and beyond.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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