Clinical Assistant Professor - Otolaryngology

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.

Job Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is actively recruiting qualified candidates for a faculty position within the Otolaryngology specialty. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an ambulatory otolaryngology practice at the UTSW Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth campus.

Position Highlights

• Integrate evidence-based medicine and current clinical guidelines into patient care and teaching.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with related subspecialties (e.g., neurotology, head and neck oncology, speech pathology, and communication and vestibular disorders).
• Engagement in resident and medical student education, as well as clinical or scholarly activities that advance the field of otolaryngology.

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is now the 11th largest city in the U.S. after recently surpassing Austin. The city offers an exceptional lifestyle with a vibrant cultural scene highlighted by the renowned Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum, and Amon Carter Museum in the Cultural District. The city is a sports hub, home to Texas Motor Speedway and Dickies Arena, with convenient access to Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers venues nearby.

Residents enjoy iconic steakhouses, award‑winning BBQ, Tex‑Mex, craft breweries, and an expanding selection of chef‑driven restaurants. Fort Worth’s rich Western heritage comes to life in the Stockyards, daily cattle drives, and annual festivals. With no state income tax, a cost of living approximately 4% below the national average, and a wide selection of affordable, family‑friendly neighborhoods and top‑rated schools, the city provides an outstanding quality of life for professionals and families alike.

Individuals applying for this position must have the following qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited residency
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

All interested candidates should apply online at Careers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (utsouthwestern.edu).

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full‑time schedule.

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• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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