Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Pediatric Cardiology Non-Invasive Imaging - Children's Heart Institute

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in the Children's Heart Institute, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Non-Invasive Imaging team.

The Pediatric Cardiology Team is internationally recognized for providing patients with the best standard of pediatric cardiac care for children and adults with congenital heart defects. We have 22 cardiologists, including non-invasive imaging (fetal and cardiac MR/CT), interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, HF/transplant, preventive cardiology, and community cardiologists. There are 3 congenital heart surgeons with a 20-bed dedicated cardiac ICU, 20 intermediate care beds, and a 120-bed NICU. Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is ranked in the top 25 pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery programs in the 2024-2025 US News & World Report.

The selected candidates will serve our community in the Southeast Houston Region and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services. Board-certified and/or eligible candidates in pediatric cardiology should have advanced training (4th year) or at least 5 years of experience in performing and interpreting echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiograms.

The selected candidates will contribute to the department’s mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

Fetal Cardiology Experience:

The ideal candidate will bring specialized expertise in fetal cardiology, reflecting the standards of excellence seen in leading programs. This includes:

• Proficiency in advanced fetal imaging, including fetal echocardiography and fetal MRI
• Experience in diagnosing and managing congenital heart defects (CHDs) in utero
• Ability to develop comprehensive postnatal management plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with complex fetal cardiac conditions, such as arrhythmias, structural abnormalities, and syndromic presentations
• Commitment to family-centered care, providing detailed consultations and support to expectant families
• Participation in innovative fetal cardiac interventions and collaborative care models with maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, and pediatric cardiac surgery teams

Position Key Accountabilities:

The faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology will contribute to all aspects of the UTHealth Houston Children's Heart Institute. The selected candidate will provide direct patient care and support the educational mission through teaching and supervising our medical students, residents, and fellows in the clinic and hospital setting.

Qualifications:

• Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.

• Board-certified and/or eligible candidates in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology

• Advanced training (4th year) and expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiograms

Preferred:

• Experience in strain and 3D echocardiography

• Subspecialty training in fetal imaging

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.