Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

UTMB • League City, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a board-certified physician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join its growing Division of Hematology/Oncology. This role will serve Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system. The faculty member will provide comprehensive adult hematology and oncology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and support infusion and inpatient oncology services. Key responsibilities include teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, engaging in clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives, and developing scholarly activities aligned with personal interests and the division’s strategic priorities. The position offers competitive opportunities for clinical, translational, and collaborative research, academic leadership, and community outreach within a vibrant, integrated health system. The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department within UTMB's John Sealy School of Medicine and focuses on data-driven strategies, precision medicine, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The Division of Hematology & Oncology provides comprehensive services including outpatient clinics, infusion centers, inpatient oncology units, a Blood Disorders Clinic, a Survivorship and Late Effects Clinic, and palliative care collaboration. It also boasts multidisciplinary and research programs, a Clinical Trials Unit, and educational initiatives like a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology and Oncology (or equivalent) and in Internal Medicine as appropriate.
• Completion of ACGME accredited residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly activity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical trials and research coordination or a record of scholarly productivity.
• Expertise in subspecialty areas (e.g., cellular therapies, specific tumor types, benign hematology) desirable.
• Interest in mentorship, curriculum development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient hematology and oncology care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal management of patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign blood disorders.
• Administer and supervise systemic therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy), oversee infusion services, and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications.
• Participate in inpatient consult services, rounds, and multidisciplinary care coordination for hospitalized oncology patients.
• Lead or participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary clinics, and care conferences to coordinate individualized treatment plans.
• Provide survivorship care, symptom management, and goals-of-care discussions, working closely with palliative care and supportive services.
• Engage in clinical quality improvement initiatives (safety in chemotherapy administration, infection prevention, guideline adherence).
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and case management.
• Participate in call coverage and on call rotations as assigned.
• Document clinical encounters thoroughly and ensure compliance with coding/billing and regulatory standards for clinical trials and chemotherapy administration.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oncology and hematology guidelines and best practices.
• Engage in departmental, institutional, and community outreach activities to advance cancer care access and equity.
• Supervise and teach Hematology/Oncology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students in clinic, infusion center, and inpatient settings.
• Deliver didactic lectures, clinical case conferences, and bedside teaching on oncology and hematology topics, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor trainees in research projects, career development, and fellowship/career selection.
• Contribute to fellowship curriculum development, competency assessment, and program evaluation.
• Provide interprofessional education to nursing, pharmacy, and allied health trainees involved in oncology care.
• Participate in clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and collaborative research initiatives; assist with patient accrual and study oversight as appropriate.
• Develop scholarly projects in clinical, translational, health services, or educational research consistent with interests and division priorities.
• Seek extramural funding and contribute to publications, quality metrics, and presentations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional liability coverage

What This Job Offers

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