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Galveston, Texas

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology

Internal MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.

Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.

About the Division of Medical Oncology

The Division of Oncology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is a dynamic and expanding program within the Department of Medicine, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Faculty provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cancer care across UTMB’s four hospitals – Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, and Angleton Danbury – offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, multidisciplinary management of complex malignancies, and participation in innovative clinical trials.

The Division is deeply committed to advancing cancer care through research, education, and collaboration, working closely with surgical, radiation, and palliative care teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.

Our ACGME-accredited Medical Oncology Fellowship Program trains nine fellows across three years, offering a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty mentors and a wide range of clinical and research experiences. The Division also plays an active role in medical student and resident education, contributing significantly to UTMB’s academic and training missions.

Position Summary

UTMB is seeking a full-time physician at the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of Medical Oncology. This position emphasizes high-quality clinical cancer care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department.

The successful candidate will join a team of faculty dedicated to delivering exceptional oncology care, advancing clinical education, and participating in scholarly, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient oncology care, including management of solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and supportive oncology care.

  • Participate in chemotherapy administration, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
  • Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and didactic oncology settings.

Engage in departmental and divisional quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and palliative care—for optimal patient outcomes.

Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and oncology-focused academic programs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
  • Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development in oncology.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Join Our Team

We seek clinician-educators and physician-scientists who are passionate about patient care, teaching, and research to join the Division of Medical Oncology as we continue moving medicine forward.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Professor will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient oncology care while managing solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. They will also actively participate in medical education by supervising students, residents, and fellows, and contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Solid Tumor Management

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #9 of 21 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

12
<$330k
17
$330k-360k
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$360k-390k
5
$390k-420k
2
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
61%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
35%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,176 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.