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Associate Professor Clinical Practice - Aerospace Medicine

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505516

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join a dynamic team shaping the future of aerospace medicine. UTMB’s ACGME-accredited Residency in Aerospace Medicine is one of the nation’s most distinguished programs preparing physicians for the challenges of spaceflight and aviation. This in-person faculty position offers the opportunity to mentor future leaders, collaborate with partners across the United States and internationally, and contribute to cutting-edge research and education in a rapidly evolving field. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence, innovation, and global impact.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Roles & Responsibilities

+ **Educational Leadership**

+ Educational responsibilities are inclusive of the Residency in Aerospace Medicine, combined Residency in Aerospace Medicine/Internal Medicine, combined Residency in Aerospace Medicine/Emergency Medicine, and other current or future programs involving Aerospace Medicine.

+ Assist in residency curriculum development and implementation aligned with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and UTMB standards.

+ Serve as liaison between the Division of Aerospace Medicine and both internal and external stakeholders to help navigate training requirements for the residents and develop Aerospace Medicine curricula.

+ Support integration of classroom academics with field practicum experiences, including rotations at government, academic, military, and commercial space entities.

+ Ensure residents receive comprehensive training in aerospace physiology, operational space medicine, and preventive medicine.

+ Provide direct mentorship and supervision to residents.

+ Participate in resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding.

+ Contribute to resident evaluations, feedback, Clinical Competency Committee, and Program Evaluation Committee activities.

+ Develop and teach lecture materials/courses as part of the Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine degree.

+ Assist in development and coordination of other educational sessions (e.g., didactics, journal club, grand rounds).

+ Manage other educational efforts within the Division including, but not limited to, the Aerospace Medicine Scholarly Concentration with the John Sealy School of Medicine.

+ Teach special topic courses and resident didactics with Aerospace Medicine content.

+ Collaborate with the Division faculty and staff on strategic planning, accreditation compliance, and continuous program improvement.

+ Represent the program in institutional, national, and possibly international forums (e.g. Graduate Medical Education, ACGME, ABPM, AsMA).

+ **Research & Scholarship**

+ Promote and participate in scholarly activities, research, and grants related to aerospace medicine.

+ Support residents and other applicable trainees in research design, publication, and presentation.

+ Conduct and publish research.

+ Support grants and contracts as needed for the Division, e.g. Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC-2)

+ **Global & Operational Engagement**

+ Foster partnerships with international aerospace medicine organizations and agencies.

+ Engage in UTMB Division of Aerospace Medicine global training mindset, including academic partnerships, exposure to travel medicine, global health, telemedicine, and remote monitoring.

+ **Strategic Collaboration**

+ Engage with other divisions and departments at UTMB to support interdisciplinary strategic initiatives.

+ Contribute to the development of innovative programs and partnerships that advance the mission of aerospace medicine.

+ Participate in aerospace related activities with government, commercial space, military, academic, and other partners.

+ Participate in other Division related strategic development endeavors.

+ **Clinical Responsibilities**

+ As needed, for government, commercial or military customers, provide Aerospace Medicine consultant expertise, support medical evaluation of spaceflight participants, and/or provide direct flight surgeon operational support in the preflight, on-orbit, and postflight time periods.

+ **Other duties**

+ As assigned by the Division Director in alignment with institutional goals and objectives.

_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_

+ **Education:**

+ 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).

+ **Certification** :

+ 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).

+ **Licensure:**

+ Current Texas Medical License or ability to obtain such license within six (6) months of start date.

+ **Experience** :

+ Minimum of one year of experience in Aerospace Medicine practice and/or education.

+ **Citizenship** :

+ Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in Aerospace Medicine practice and/or education.

+ Prior academic or residency leadership experience.

+ Experience with operational 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).

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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