Chair, Dermatology - McGovern Medical School

McGovern Medical School (MMS) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) seeks a dynamic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Dermatology. The Chair will have the opportunity to build upon the department’s strengths, driving innovation, enhancing collaboration, and advancing excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

UTHealth Houston is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region. We are proud to be located in the world’s largest medical center, which allows us to partner with several of the nation’s nationally recognized clinical affiliates.  The university's primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC), Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.  

The Department of Dermatology is esteemed for its exceptional clinical care across more than six locations, with primary facilities at UT Physicians Dermatology Clinic at Bellaire Station and multiple Harris Health clinics.  The department fosters a collaborative work environment, emphasizing interdisciplinary partnerships with other departments across the institution and with the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center (UTMDACC) Department of Dermatology. With expertise spanning adult and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, dermatopathology, and cosmetic treatments, it ensures comprehensive and expert care for all patients.

The department has an annual operating budget exceeding $4 million and is comprised of 7 full-time clinical faculty, 3 adjunct faculty, 2 affiliate faculty and 1 research faculty.  It is further supported by 2 advanced practice providers, 1 research scientist and ~20 full-time employees, all of whom play a vital role in daily operations.

The Chair oversees all departmental programs, including an ACGME-accredited Dermatology residency shared with UTMDACC, fostering excellence in education, clinical training, and research. The department currently comprises 21 residents, along with 1 fellow in clinical research and 1 fellow in dermatopathology. Faculty and residents secure annual research funding from various sources, including pharmaceutical companies driving therapeutic advancements

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page. 

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 observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.