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Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Education and Training
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Sep 04, 2025

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Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery

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Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery
37252BR
37252BR

Position Description
Welcome to the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. We are an academic surgery program with several hallmarks. First and foremost, we train the best of the next generation of independent, confident surgeons ready for general surgery practice or to pursue advanced fellowship training upon graduation. We do this by providing early autonomy in diagnosis and clinical decision making, perioperative care, and in the operating room itself. We believe that in order to practice surgery well, you must actually be in the operating room from the start of your surgical training. We value the collegiality and support we provide each other and ensure that camaraderie remains a defining characteristic of this program.

These positions would be faculty for TTUHSC while also holding leadership roles at UMC Health System Children's Hospital. Learn more on this unique tour of the Hospital. Leadership roles at UMC Health System include Director of Pediatric Surgery & Pediatric Surgery, Trauma Medical Director.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

Provide pediatric surgical and trauma call coverage at University Medical Center Children's Hospital 10 shifts per month. Shifts are inclusive of 24-hour Call;
Provide up to 6 days of clinic coverage inclusive of follow up care clinics, surgical consults and outreach clinics;
Participate in quality improvement activities as part of a multidisciplinary team;
Educate and mentor surgical residents and medical students; and
Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance the field of pediatric surgery.

Occasional Duties

Required Qualifications

MD/DO/MBBS;
Board Certified in Surgery; and
Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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