Posted August 20, 2026
Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45846BR
Position Description
Welcome to the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. We are an academic surgery program with several hallmarks. First and foremost, we train the best of the next generation of independent, confident surgeons ready for general surgery practice or to pursue advanced fellowship training upon graduation. We do this by providing early autonomy in diagnosis and clinical decision making, perioperative care, and in the operating room itself. We believe that in order to practice surgery well, you must actually be in the operating room from the start of your surgical training. We value the collegiality and support we provide each other and ensure that camaraderie remains a defining characteristic of this program.
This position would be faculty for TTUHSC while also holding leadership roles at UMC Health System Children's Hospital . Learn more on this unique tour of the Hospital. Potential for leadership role at UMC Health System as the Director of Pediatric Surgery.
Department
Surgery Dept Lbk Genl
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Welcome to the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. We are an academic surgery program with several hallmarks. First and foremost, we train the best of the next generation of independent, confident surgeons ready for general surgery practice or to pursue advanced fellowship training upon graduation. We do this by providing early autonomy in diagnosis and clinical decision making, perioperative care, and in the operating room itself. We believe that in order to practice surgery well, you must actually be in the operating room from the start of your surgical training. We value the collegiality and support we provide each other and ensure that camaraderie remains a defining characteristic of this program.
This position would be faculty for TTUHSC while also holding leadership roles at UMC Health System Children's Hospital . Learn more on this unique tour of the Hospital. Potential for leadership role at UMC Health System as the Director of Pediatric Surgery.
Department
Surgery Dept Lbk Genl
Major/Essential Functions
- Provide pediatric surgical and trauma call coverage at University Medical Center Children's Hospital 10 shifts per month. Shifts are inclusive of 24-hour Call;
- Provide up to 6 days of clinic coverage inclusive of follow up care clinics, surgical consults and outreach clinics;
- Participate in quality improvement activities as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- Educate and mentor surgical residents and medical students; and
- Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance the field of pediatric surgery.
Required Qualifications
- MD/DO or equivalent;
- Completion of USMLE Step 3;
- ABMS Board Certified in Surgery; and
- Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.
Preferred Qualifications
- ABMS Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery
- 3+ years of experience in Pediatric Surgery
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
