Faculty Infectious Disease | UT Tyler School of Medicine inTyler, TX- 90 mi from Dallas

Faculty position

employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine,

practicing in UT Health East Texas

facilities.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of

Medicine  and Division of Infectious Diseases

invites applications for two full-time Infectious Diseases

physicians. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the

growth and development of our growing infectious disease program,

help shape the future of medical education and clinical care at a

new School of Medicine, and address the critical healthcare needs

of East Texas.

We are seeking highly motivated

and collaborative individuals to join our growing team. These

specialist positions will serve the Tyler community and provide

both inpatient and outpatient consultative services at UT Health

Tyler (400+ inpatient beds). Based on interest, candidates will

also have the opportunity to develop one or more programs in the

following areas : clinical operations, outpatient parenteral

antibiotic therapy, infection prevention and control, antibiotic

stewardship, HIV medicine, telehealth, medical education / training

of medical students, residents and fellows, NTM clinic and TB

public health.

A faculty position at the rank

of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be appointed to the

successful applicant commensurate with their professional

experience and qualifications.

Minimum

Qualifications : MD or DO degree

Board certified / eligible in Infectious

Diseases (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas

Demonstrated commitment to clinical

excellence, education and / or research

Passion

for addressing healthcare disparities and serving underserved

populations

Why Join Us?

Impact :

Be part of a transformative effort to address healthcare needs in

East Texas and shape a new medical school.

Community : Join a welcoming, rapidly growing city with a strong

sense of community.

Location : Tyler, Texas is

one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., offering a low cost

of living, lush green spaces with pine tree covered hills and

lakes, access to excellent schools, family-friendly amenities and

is in a central location close to major metropolitan areas : Dallas

(1.5 hours), Houston (3.5 hours), and Shreveport (1.5 hours).

Benefits :

Highly competitive compensation package

Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program

UT Saver Tax Sheltered Annuity (403(b)) and

Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b))

Health / Dental / Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death insurance

• Disability insurance

Malpractice coverage

Relocation allowance

Professional development allowance

No state income tax

Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

About Your Health System :

The UT

Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than

70 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional

rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six

urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41

counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four

helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network,

including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a

population of over 600,000.

The University

of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in

East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its

mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace

responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach

communities and populations, particularly those in East

Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate

Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship

training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in

areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology,

psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler’s

Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an

interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and

biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical

research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a

five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in

Tyler’s Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health

Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical

students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a

medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East

Texas Health System. The building is scheduled for completion in

the fall of 2025.

Emphasizing a

community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine

combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships

with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of

physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the

quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu / medicine to learn

more.

About Your community :

Tyler,

ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in

2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located

in Northeast TX. Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in

Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in

Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing,

high-performing public and private schools, and no state income

tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has

many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The

region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings,

including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes,

including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.