Faculty Instructor/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - UT Austin Dell Medical School

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) seeks qualified candidates for a one or two year faculty instructor position in pediatric cardiac surgery. Under the direction of Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Medical School have launched the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. 

The selected candidate will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary team and work closely with internationally recognized physician leaders in pediatric cardiac care. The position is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their expertise in the surgical and perioperative management of children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac surgery.
• Work collaboratively within a team-based, multidisciplinary care model.
• Participate regularly in the education and training of medical students and residents.
• Engage in program development and clinical research initiatives.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program or international equivalent.
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license (or has completed all steps of the USMLE prior to starting the role).
• Eligible for faculty appointment in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
• A self-starter with a commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic growth.
• Experience caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease

Life in Austin, Texas

Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., Austin offers:

• A vibrant music and cultural scene, including international festivals like SXSW.
• Excellent public and private schools.
• Award-winning cuisine and thriving local businesses.
• Scenic lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country

Apply Now

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and apply online @apply.interfolio.com/53267.

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-acuity surgical care while advancing innovation in clinical practice, education, and research. Our team provides the full continuum of care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, in close collaboration with partners across critical care, cardiology, and anesthesiology.

We have particular expertise in:

• Complex aortic surgery, including open and hybrid approaches to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
• Cardiogenic shock, with robust integration of temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support including extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• Heart transplantation and advanced heart failure therapies.

Our department is committed to:

• Delivering high-value, multidisciplinary care centered on patient outcomes.
• Training the next generation of cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons and intensivists.
• Advancing research in surgical innovation, critical care, and systems-based performance improvement.