Assistant Professor Clinical Practice - Aerospace Medicine,

UTMB•Galveston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UTMB Health is seeking an Assistant Professor Clinical Practice in Aerospace Medicine to provide leadership in the development and administration of UTMB’s Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (UHM) Fellowship. This innovative program integrates traditional hyperbaric medicine with aerospace-driven hypobaric medicine. The role encompasses academic, clinical, research, and operational aspects, preparing physicians for physiological challenges in extreme pressure environments relevant to undersea operations and spaceflight. The successful candidate will also cultivate collaborations with governmental, military, academic, and commercial partners.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent degree
Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine or equivalent degree (e.g., Master of Public Health)
Current board certification in a clinical medicine discipline, e.g. Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine
Current board certification in Aerospace Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine (AOBPM)
Current board certification in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine (AOBPM), or the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
Current Texas Medical License or ability to obtain such license within six (6) months of start date
Minimum of one year of experience in Aerospace Medicine practice and/or education.
Minimum of one year of experience in Hyperbaric Medicine practice and/or education.
Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years of combined experience in Aerospace Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine through clinical practice and/or education
Prior academic or residency leadership experience
Experience with operational and/or research aerospace environments and providing medical support for human spaceflight activities (e.g., NASA, military, commercial space)
Strong record of scholarly activity and publication
Training as an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Responsibilities

Lead the development, accreditation, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship.
Design and oversee curriculum integrating hyperbaric medicine, aerospace medicine, hypobaric physiology, decompression science, and operational medicine.
Provide educational leadership and mentorship to fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
Develop and evaluate educational objectives, learning outcomes, and competency assessments.
Participate in teaching activities, lectures, simulations, and experiential training programs.
Participate in teaching activities and lectures for the Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine degree.
Develop and maintain an active research program focused on hyperbaric medicine, decompression physiology, aerospace medicine, human performance, and related fields.
Pursue external funding opportunities and collaborative research initiatives.
Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international scientific meetings.
Support trainee research and scholarly development.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, military organizations, academic institutions, commercial partners, and professional societies.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to advance education, research, and operational medicine capabilities.
Support program growth through outreach, business development, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Contribute to medical operations, requirements development, and clinical or research activities for government, military, commercial and international partners involved in human spaceflight and exploration missions.
Provide hyperbaric and/or aerospace medicine expertise, including medical evaluations for spaceflight participants and, when needed, deliver direct flight-surgeon support across preflight, in-flight, and postflight phases for government, commercial, or military customers.
Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and governance activities.
Contribute to strategic planning and institutional initiatives related to aerospace, operational, and extreme environment medicine.
Represent UTMB in professional organizations, scientific meetings, and external collaborations.