Associate Professor Clinical Practice - Aerospace Medicine

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 traini