Why UT Southwestern?

A wide range of factors combine to shape the UT Southwestern Medical Center experience, including financial rewards and benefits, training and professional growth opportunities, and the many distinctive cultural elements that make our workplace compelling.

World Class

UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world.

Renowned

UT Southwestern faculty includes five members (one Emeritus) awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985.

Leading Edge

UT Southwestern is a premier research institution pioneering breakthroughs in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences, and women’s health. 

Foundation for Growth

  • Aggressive 10-Year Strategic Plan to become Top 10 Academic Medical Center
  • Operating budget of more than $1.7 billion
  • Nearly 12,000 employees
  • New $800 million, 12-story, 460-bed state-of-the-art William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital slated to open in 2015
  • Designed to optimize the experience for patients and their families, the new hospital also will incorporate the latest medical technologies—from robotics in the operating rooms to imaging and tracking systems—that support safety, quality assessment, and cost-efficiency goals.
  • Recent expansion includes the BioCenter and Research Tower on North Campus
  • BioCenter provides a vital resource for commercial development of discoveries made at UT Southwestern Medical Center and elsewhere so that these advances can ultimately be available to benefit patients
  • New Research Tower will house basic research labs for faculty and provide educational opportunities for graduate students

Educational, Patient Care and Research Leadership

  • Nationally ranked or rated as high performing in 12 specialties by U.S. News & World Report
  • Receives more than $400 million per year to fund approximately 3,500 research projects
  • Trains nearly 4,400 medical, graduate, health professions students, residents and fellows each year
  • Faculty and residents provide care to nearly 100,000 hospitalized patients and oversee nearly 1.9 million outpatient visits a year
  • Home to National Cancer Institute-designated Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center
  • 19 members of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honors attainable by an American scientist

Dynamic Work Environment 

Community Event Participation

More than 20 community walks available each year supporting wide range of health-related causes

Diversity

Office of Equal Opportunity & Minority Affairs, Faculty Diversity Office, and cultural event employee volunteer opportunities comprise this area

Employee Advisory Council

Newly formed, elected group representing all areas of the campus. Advises and recommends new programs and initiatives to the President for employee welfare and engagement

Recognition

PACT Recognition
Campus-wide program to recognize employees who go above and beyond to provide service to their customers and colleagues

Service Awards
Meritorious service awards are presented beginning at 5 years of service through the quarter-century club

ResearchMatch

Opportunity to support discovery by participating in confidential research studies with UT Southwestern

Compelling Benefits

Compensation

Competitive wages and compensation package

Longevity Pay

Additional pay that increases with your length of service.

Paid Time Off

Up to 14 paid holidays and personal days, in addition to vacation and sick leave

Retirement

Lifetime annuity pension plan with a substantial employer match

On-Site Fitness Center

Providing a wide range of exercise equipment, classes, and programs.

On-site Employee Assistance Program

Offering advice, short-term counseling and referrals to employees and families in need

On-Site Childcare

Two centers conveniently located on our campus with a choice of program types and costs

Employee Discount Program

Show your badge and receive significant discounts at a wide variety of area restaurants, lodging, entertainment, and other services.

Employee Wellness Program

Free onsite health screenings and educational programs to help employees improve their well-being

Development Opportunities

Career Development

Assessments, training, and one-on-one counseling for growing your career

Leadership Development 

Programs for those in management or interested in moving into a management role, including a variety of training programs, assessments, coaching, and an on-site Masters Program delivered in partnership with UT Dallas and tailored to UT Southwestern

Organizational Training and Development

Myriad of continuous training and learning opportunities for all employees

Tuition Assistance

Benefit to advance your education with $2,000 per year in tuition assistance for approved educational programs