Department Chairperson for Family & Community Medicine in Beautiful West Texas! YOUR FUTURE IS HERE

The Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at TTUHSC School of Medicine is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a faculty of 25 members, ensuring excellence in education, research, and clinical care, while also overseeing the efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department, fostering collaborations with University Medical Center and other entities, and maintaining high-quality clinical and residency programs to advance the institution's missions.
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Role of a Department Chair:

• Recruit the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the department’s and School of Medicine’s missions
• Assures efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department.
• Collaborates with and supports co-endeavors with local hospitals seeking new opportunities with the teaching hospital that strengthen the teaching and clinical missions of the department. 
• Manages the Medical Practice Income Plan in the department in compliance with the plan bylaws, federal, and state rules and guidelines, and institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures.
• Serves on various school and hospital-appointed committees.
• Assure high-quality teaching programs for students, residents, fellows, faculty and post-graduates.
• Maintains a high-quality residency program with all the necessary accreditations and recruits the best possible residents to the School of Medicine.
• Continues collaboration and develops positive working relationships with other departments on the Lubbock campus and on the regional campuses wherever appropriate.
• Must maintain an active clinical presence serving patients in area of expertise. In-house call may be required at UMC.

Occasional Duties

Welcome to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center(TTUHSC), where a dedication to education, patient care, and research has impacted the health of West Texas and beyond for more than 50 years. We meet the healthcare needs of more than 2.75 million people who live throughout a vast 108-county stretching from the Texas Panhandle south to the Permian Basin and west into Eastern New Mexico.

Our passion, since our founding in 1969, has been improving health outcomes in the most unreached, underserved communities in West Texas and around the world. If you share that passion – if medicine is as much a vocation as an occupation for you – then you’ll find a curriculum and a community ready to make your life our purpose. Welcome to your future. We have established ourselves as a leader in education and patient care and continue to build a top-ranked research environment with significant studies underway in areas such as aging, cancer, reproduction, genetic diseases, and rural health.

As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative healthcare professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research

TTUHSC educates students, provides patient care, and conducts biomedical and clinical research. We graduate the most healthcare professionals in the state of Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, we are training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. To date, we have trained more than 28,000 healthcare professionals who now serve patients and drive medical discovery in tangible, life-changing ways – both for the 2.75 million people in our immediate service area and beyond.

• The AAMC has ranked Texas Tech #1 in faculty satisfaction  (Promotion & Tenure, Transparency, Women's satisfaction in the workplace)
• Top 10% in the U.S. for diversity
• TTUHSC Graduating Medical students are in the top 15% 
• Clinical Research institute available to faculty with Biostatisticians, Research Nurses
• Collaboration with area hospitals including Level 1 Trauma, Level 4 NICU

At TTUHSC - You are the Future of Health:  TTUHSC-School of Medicine  |  Texas Tech Physicians Clinics | Texas Tech Physicians Health & Wellness

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Lubbock, Texas - The Hub City - Metro Population 318,679

Explore local trails, savor the taste of Texas High Plains wine and craft brews, or immerse yourself in Lubbock’s talent at the First Friday Art Trail—Lubbock offers unique experiences for all. From local artists and entertainment to first-class dining and an evolving culture.

Cost of Living: The Lubbock area boasts a low cost of living at 91.5% of the national average.
Commute: Enjoy a short average commute time of just 16 minutes.
Accolades Received in the Last 5 Years:

• Top 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family
• Top 25 Best Large Cities to Start a Business
• Top 10 Best Cities for College Graduates

Climate: With an average of 265 days of sunshine each year, Lubbock provides the perfect environment to soak up Vitamin D while enjoying the city's offerings. Come experience predominantly warm days and cool nights throughout the year.


Fun Fact: Lubbock is home to five award-winning wineries and cultivates 80% of the wine grapes for the State of Texas. Whether you crave a savory red blend or a crisp Chardonnay, indulge your senses as you learn the wine-making process from experts.
Education: Lubbock boasts 3 Independent School Districts (ISDs) and 5 additional ISDs within 15 miles. Frenship ISD, located in Lubbock & Wolfforth, is ranked in the top 25 Best School Districts in Texas and the top 3% of Best School Districts in America. Notable private and parochial pre-K through 12th-grade schools are also present, with Lubbock area schools excelling state-wide in academics, athletics, and fine arts.
Culture: As the first designated cultural district in Texas, Lubbock celebrates its artistic roots on stage, on display, and on record. Home to world-renowned and local art, the city invites you to explore state-of-the-art galleries or get hands-on at a printmaking studio. Dive into the legacy of rock ‘n’ roll legend Buddy Holly at Lubbock’s newest premiere theater venue, the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

Historical Exploration: Travel back in time to witness the history of agriculture and ranching innovation on the South Plains. Whether strolling through the 19-acre historical park at the National Ranching Heritage Center or discovering artifacts at the Lubbock Lake Landmark, experience Lubbock’s western heritage and pioneering spirit like a local.
The Hub City: Lubbock is home to four universities and a community college, boasting an overall student enrollment exceeding 55,000. With Texas Tech University at the city's heart, something is always happening in Lubbock— sports, theatre, or recreation, catering to the whole family.

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