Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-Lubbock Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Anesthesiology is seeking board-certified and/or fellowship trained (e.g. Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Regional) applicants for the position of Academic Anesthesiologist, and the department is open to new graduates. Our faculty enjoy competitive salaries along with a generous state benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental and disability insurance, as well as an attractive retirement package. TTUHSC offers a perfect mix of hospital and academic opportunities to grow your career!

Academic Ranking -- Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generally, most time will be spent in provision of clinical care, with other allotted time for teaching and administrative duties. We are an academic practice, and it includes involvement in teaching of medical students and residents. Faculty receive three weeks of academic time per year for professional development, with $3000/yr academic allotment. Opportunities exist for participation in various types of calls (overnight, weekends, etc.), which come with additional compensation. Our department provides anesthesia services at the primary teaching hospital, University Medical Center, which is a Level 1 Trauma and Regional Burn Center in the West Texas area, as well as a High-Risk Maternal and Neonatal Facility. We provide anesthesia for all types of OR cases, including cardiothoracic & vascular, pediatric, major trauma & burn, obstetric, as well as for Non-OR procedures in Cath & EP Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology & MRI. Special emphasis on OB and Pediatric boarded Anesthesiologists. Lubbock, TX Lubbock is a growing educational, commercial, medical and cultural center with a college-town atmosphere. The metropolitan population is made up of 300K, with a catchment area of 1 million. Lubbockites live in mild seasonal conditions with an average of 267 days of sunshine per year. Residents enjoy an easy-going lifestyle with low housing costs, unique restaurants, cultural centers, bars and boutiques, and a drive of about 20 minutes to anywhere in the city. Lubbock also has great public and private school systems and over 66 public parks, resulting in a very family-friendly atmosphere.