Medical Director, Student Health Services

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for the best quality of life and the best value among private universities. 

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and welcome our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary:
The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for Rice University Student Health Services, ensuring high-quality, student-centered medical care. This role is responsible for setting clinical standards, supervising medical staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the health and well-being of Rice’s diverse university population. The Medical Director works collaboratively with university leadership and clinic staff to align health services with the institution’s mission. This role will lead the development of strategic planning, budgeting, and programming for the clinic.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a dedicated clinician leader committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment. They will serve as a champion for health equity, ensuring the delivery of culturally responsive care while empowering a diverse team to thrive and provide exceptional patient outcomes. They will be a strategic advocate for student-centered healthcare, driving clinical excellence through a holistic and preventive framework.

Workplace Requirements:
This position is full-time and exclusively on site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $240,000 – $243,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution, with active licensure to practice medicine in Texas

• 4+ years of postdoctoral experience in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or a related primary care specialty

• Completion of a minimum of three years of residency training, with board eligibility or certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

• Registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for appropriate prescription authority

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with an emphasis on teamwork, motivation, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of all SHS staff

• Skill in examining and reengineering operations