Division Chief of Vascular Surgery

The UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Surgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible vascular surgeon to be core faculty and serve as Division Chief of vascular surgery in the Department of Surgery. Leadership experience in academic vascular surgery is preferred.  Core faculty duties will include direct patient care, scholarly activity, and faculty development.  Active participation in the education of undergraduate medical students and graduate medical education programs is required. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects vascular surgery and endovascular therapy. The candidate will play a vital role in the growth and development of vascular surgery care in the Rio Grande Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a vascular division encompassing collaborations with the School of Podiatric Medicine at UTRGV and partnering hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley
• Drive clinical program development and regional referral growth aligned with UTRGV priorities.
• Advance a sustainable research enterprise, including clinical trials, translational research, and extramural funding
• Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and academic advancement
• Partner with departmental and institutional leadership to strengthen education, innovation, and multidisciplinary vascular care.