Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Assistant Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7325542 (Ref:24214-en_US)
Posted: March 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine - in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) - is seeking a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist with significant expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) at Texas Children's Hospital located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Campus in Houston, TX. TCH is a state-of-the-art 800 bed free-standing facility which houses 6 high acuity surgical suites and 4 Pediatric Subspecialty Intensive Care Units (84 rooms). The GHN division, which completed > 30,000 outpatient visits and > 3,300 endoscopies in 2024-25, offers specific GHN expertise in advanced endoscopy, aerodigestive disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, hepatology and liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal rehabilitation, neurogastroenterology/motility and pancreaticobiliary disease. The division cares for over 100 children requiring home TPN as part of their intestinal rehabilitation. The division has a strong academic focus with over 200 IRB approved protocols, yielding more than 60 peer-reviewed publications per year, supported by multiple NIH and foundation grants.
The recruited faculty would join a highly collaborative group of more than 35 MD/DO faculty, 10 advanced practice providers, 12 GHN fellows, 1 transplant hepatology fellow, and talented and dedicated staff comprised of clinical nurse coordinators, GHN specialized dieticians, social workers, endoscopy technicians and registered nurses.
The ideal applicant should be eligible to be an assistant, associate or full Professor (tenure track possible) in the Department of Pediatrics with an established expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation. This is a 100% clinical position with a significant focus on intestinal rehabilitation. An interest in gastroenterology in neonates would be welcome.
Greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the US, with more than 145 different languages spoken. It is a vibrant city with a thriving art, culinary, and professional sports scene. With eclectic museums, numerous parks, proximity to the Texas Hill Country and the beach, and 2 international airports, Houston offers something for everyone!
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest along with their CV to Benjamin Shneider MD, George Peterkin Endowed Chair, Head of Division and Chief of Service, at [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Education: MD or DO
- Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have successfully completed a Fellowship Program in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Board certification (or Board eligible) in Pediatric Gastroenterology is required. The ideal applicant should be eligible to be an assistant, associate or full Professor (tenure track possible) in the Department of Pediatrics with an established expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation. This is a 100% clinical position with a significant focus on intestinal rehabilitation. An interest in gastroenterology in neonates would be welcome.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
