Assistant Professor without Tenure (WOT), Functional Neurological Surgery
Position Overview
Organization: Neurological Surgery
Title: Assistant Professor without Tenure (WOT), Functional Neurological Surgery
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Neurological Surgery at UW Medicine seeks candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding in the clinician-scientist track. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
This position will be expected to develop a functional neurological surgery practice with a focus on movement disorders, epilepsy, pain, and peripheral nerve surgery. Particular areas for niche development and growth include epilepsy, deep brain stimulation for psychiatric indications, and peripheral nerve surgery for trauma recovery. The candidate will be expected to establish their own lab and/or clinical research consistent with their academic interest. Teaching responsibilities include the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2022. Assistant Professors in the Department of Neurological Surgery have an annual service period of 12 months [July 1-June 30].
Qualifications
Experience in clinical or basic research is required.
Applicants must have a M.D. (or foreign equivalent). An M.D./Ph.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable.
Applicants must have expertise in functional neurological surgery.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
To apply, please submit a CV, contact for 4 references, a diversity statement and any additional document(s) through Interfolio.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.