What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurology - Neuromuscular Section Chief position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The Neurology Department at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an outstanding established academic Neuromuscular Researcher to lead their Neuromuscular Section. The Neuromuscular Section at UT Southwestern is nationally recognized for clinical care, education and research with outstanding fauclty who have a wide range of expertise including notable programs in myastenia gravis, myositis, motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophies. We provide clinical care as well as neurodiagnostics (EMG/NCS, autonomic testin, neuromuscular ultrasound, skin & muscle biopsy). The section provides fellowship training for up to 3 neuromuscular fellows per year and has organized an annual national neuromuscular symposium for the past 44 years. Clinical research is supported by a team of clinical research coordinators.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be a recognized expert in a subspeciality neuromuscular area and have a track record of funded clinical translational research. The successful candidate will recruit additional faculty and develop research programs.
- PhD trained
- Support and mentorship of faculty in the section
- Leadership and support in developing clinical, education and research programs
- Advancing a personal impactful research program
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000