Assistant/Associate Professor, Cardiology - Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation (ACTAT)

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Texas Medical Center-Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Division of Cardiology, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, invites applications for a full-time faculty position (1.0 FTE) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking a nationally recognized physician-scientist or clinician-educator with expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging, particularly cardiac CT and MRI, to join our growing imaging and heart failure/transplant programs.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology or Radiology with fellowship training in advanced cardiovascular imaging (CT/MRI).
• Academic rank at Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience.
• Significant experience in cardiac imaging related to heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or transplantation is preferred.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.

Responsibilities

• Interpret advanced cardiovascular imaging studies (CT and MRI) across UTHealth Houston-affiliated sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiologists, radiologists, and surgeons.
• Lead or support research initiatives in cardiovascular imaging, especially within heart failure and transplant domains.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and imaging trainees.
• Contribute to academic and clinical program development through imaging protocol optimization, quality improvement, and service line expansion.
• Serve in departmental leadership roles and contribute to strategic initiatives in imaging.
• Promote financial and operational efficiencies in imaging services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree