Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Neurology

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Neurology

Requisition Number

FE01045

Working Title

Chief of Child Neurology

Department Name

7H852:NEUROLOGY

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Required Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Completion of residency in Neurology

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for Kentucky Medical licensure

Job Summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member as Chief of the Division of Child Neurology. This position will report directly to the Chief of Neurology. As Chief, he/she will be expected to lead a team of pediatric neurologists to expand and enhance current inpatient and outpatient clinical programs that currently serve the children and families of Kentucky.

General duties include:
-Manage a clinical Division of Child Neurology that provides specialty care to the children of Kentucky in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
-Evaluate, diagnose and manage children with neurological conditions.
-Develop a division schedule for clinical services.
-Educate residents, medical students, and fellows as assigned.
-Pursue external funding support to build new clinical services and research programs.
-Participate on committees to represent the Department of Neurology and the Division of Child Neurology as requested by the Chair
-Attend Department faculty meetings and Divisional conferences as required.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will be open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

The successful candidate will have experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of children with neurological conditions and a proven record of excellent clinical care in a patient- and family- centered environment. In addition, the candidate must have the credentials that enable credible pursuit of additional external funding to build new clinical and research programs.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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• Yes
• No

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Curriculum Vita
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter