Division Chief of Primary and Preventative Care (Open Rank)

The Department of Primary & Community Care, Division of Primary & Preventive Care, is seeking a full time Physician for a medical school affiliated primary care clinical practice located in the Rio Grande Valley. The faculty member is expected to maintain an outpatient clinical practice that may include supervision of residents and advanced practitioners and teaching of medical students. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic experience and credentials.

The selected candidate will also serve as Division Chief for the Division of Primary & Preventive Care, reporting directly to the Department Chair. This leadership role will assist the Department chair advancing academic medicine through these five pillars : Innovative Education, Life Changing Research and Discoveries, High Quality Patient Centered Care, Serving our community, and Sustainability and a Culture of Entrepreneurship.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be Board certified or board eligible in family medicine, possess / able to obtain a valid Texas medical license, and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Primary & Community Care. Demonstration of ability in educational and evaluation methods. Experience in academic institutions, managing diverse relationships and integration activities with medical staff and a strong reputation for sustained inclusive, trust-based physician relations.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

One (1) year of leadership experience in an outpatient clinical role, medical school or graduate medical education program.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in outstanding clinical practice, preferably in an academic setting with demonstration of strong leadership skills, and success in teaching residents and medical students.

License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09 / 01 / 2025