Description
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) seeks an accomplished and visionary academic surgeon to lead the Emergency General Surgery program as its next Director of Emergency General Surgery. This faculty position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, available on either the tenure or non-tenure clinical track, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and academic achievements.
The Division of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) encompasses trauma, surgical critical care, emergency general surgery, and burn surgery services across multiple locations, including the nationally recognized Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center. While the primary responsibility of this role is leadership of the EGS service, the successful candidate may participate in additional ACS activities—such as trauma or surgical critical care—depending on training and interest, though such participation is not required.
Position Key Accountabilities
The Director of Emergency General Surgery will:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Emergency General Surgery service line
Lead program development, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary coordination
Develop and implement evidence-based protocols to standardize care for common emergency conditions
Participate in the clinical practice of Emergency General Surgery, and optionally trauma and/or surgical critical care based on training and interest
Participate in the division’s call pool as appropriate
Contribute actively to the teaching mission, including rounds, conferences, presentations, and trainee mentorship
Engage in academic activities including research, quality improvement, education, or administrative scholarship
Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on performance metrics, operational efficiency, safety, and program growth
Equal Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation based on disability or religious observance will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
MD or DO degree
Board certified in General Surgery
Eligible for a Texas Medical License
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Significant experience in Emergency General Surgery in an academic environment
Strong commitment to excellence, discovery, service, and academic engagement
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Completion of a 1-year ACGME Surgical Critical Care Fellowship or a 2-year Acute Care Surgery Fellowship
Advanced minimally invasive surgery skills, including demonstrated competency in robotic procedures
Experience in program leadership, clinical operations, quality improvement, or multidisciplinary collaboration
Evidence of impactful scholarly productivity and effective mentorship
