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Professor & Division Chief - Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support

TypeFull time
PostedNov 18, 2025
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Medical License is required for this position.
Certifications
✓Applicants must certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
+Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programs
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Medical License is required for this position.
Certifications
✓Applicants must certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
+Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Full employer posting

The Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Division Chief, Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support to lead our efforts in surgical treatment of advanced heart and lung failure. This individual will oversee the already robust programs that include heart transplantation, lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. This Division Chief role has considerable opportunities for multidisplinary collaboration in clinical, research and educational missions.

Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Medical License is required for this position. Applicants must certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

About the role

The Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Division Chief, Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support to lead our efforts in surgical treatment of advanced heart and lung failure. This individual will oversee the already robust programs that include heart transplantation, lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.