Assistant Professor of Neurology

University of Chicago

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology
University of Chicago

Position Type: Full-time, Faculty (any rank)

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Clinical responsibilities will be assigned in the outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital and other practice plan sites, focused on pediatric patients with neurological disorders.

Other duties include:

  • Teaching and supervision of trainees and students

  • Scholarly activity

Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Community & Environment

Appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners in:

  • UChicago Medicine

  • Biological Sciences Division

  • Pritzker School of Medicine

  • University of Chicago and its affiliates

The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital is a busy urban teaching hospital with a diverse patient population, located on the same campus as the medical school.

The University has a robust Neuroscience Institute, which brings together more than 90 neuroscientists across academic and clinical departments into a cohesive program. The Section of Pediatric Neurology currently has 9 full-time child neurology attendings and plans to expand in the coming years.

Required Qualifications

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

  1. Have a medical doctorate (MD) or equivalent

  2. Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois and State of Indiana

  3. Be board certified or board eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Applicants with Pediatric Neurology Fellowship training are especially welcome.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply through The University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/164695

Applicants must upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae including bibliography

  • Cover letter

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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