Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. This is a distinctive opportunity for a visionary physician to lead a premier clinical department that delivers superb patient care, promotes scientific innovative, and excels in educational impact. As part of a top-ranked and expanding health system, the Chair will play a pivotal role in shaping the Department's future, influencing the trajectory of a complex clinical enterprise. By fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation emerge naturally from the Department’s collective expertise, the new Chair will serve as a steadfast advocate and champion for quality patient care, education, and research, guiding the Department through the dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the state of Texas, and beyond.

As one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, UT Southwestern integrates pioneering research with exceptional health care and education. UT Southwestern is home to more than 3,500 faculty members, many of whom are leaders in their respective fields, including six Nobel laureates, 25 National Academy of Sciences members, 23[AA1]  National Academy of Medicine members, and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. Annual research funding at the University exceeds $700 million per year. UT Southwestern is located in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District – a nearly 400-acre medical complex located 10 minutes north of downtown Dallas. UT Southwestern physicians are central to the care of millions of residents in North Texas through the UT Southwestern health system and its affiliated systems, including Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, VA North Texas Health Care System, and the joint Southwestern Health Resources accountable care network. In this expansive and rapidly evolving ecosystem, UT Southwestern’s unprecedented growth is driven by significant investments in teaching, clinical, and research missions, creating fertile ground for collaborative innovation and dynamic adaptation.

The Department has a large and interdisciplinary team comprising 224 faculty, nearly 100 residents and fellows, 117 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and 18 advanced practice providers (APPs). The Department’s research program was supported by $1.4 million in NIH funding in FY23. Its educational mission has a rich tradition and continues to evolve to meet emerging needs, offering learners diverse elective and fellowship opportunities across the perioperative care spectrum, including pediatrics, pain medicine, obstetrics, cardiothoracic, and critical care. With broad expertise and well-established programs, the department is a key part of a growing, integrated academic medical center dedicated to expansion while maintaining excellence in care.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean of UT Southwestern Medical School, W.P. Andrew Lee, MD, the Department Chair will be a strategic and innovative leader, providing innovative operational solutions and creating an environment in which the Department’s clinical, academic, and research missions can evolve organically in response to emerging challenges and opportunities. To do so effectively, the Chair will promote the recruitment, retention and professional development of faculty and staff, engage and build upon partnerships with senior leadership across UT Southwestern and its affiliated health systems, support and champion the research mission, and promote the advancement of the department’s educational programs. The Chair will possess significant operational, administrative, budgetary and strategic planning expertise, with leadership and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders across the enterprise. Serving as an inspirational model, the Chair will energetically support faculty scholarship and leverage UT Southwestern’s extensive resources to foster collaborative innovation, dynamic adaptation, and lasting impact across all facets of the Department.

Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree, have an academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor, and be eligible for licensure in Texas. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Ariannah Mirick is leading this search with Katie White.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an 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.