Associate or Full Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Division Chief, Child Neurolog
Job Description
Position overview Position title: Division Chief, Child NeurologyOpen date: November 8, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Department of Neurosciences (http://neurosciences.ucsd.edu) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Division Chief of Child Neurology at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and advance a dynamic, growing division within a top-10 academic institution and freestanding children's hospital.
The selected candidate will collaborate with a large, diverse team of pediatric neurologists (currently 24 physicians on staff) engaged in clinical research and trials, basic science research, teaching, and patient care within our rapidly expanding Child Neurology Division.
The selected candidate will advance the clinical, educational, and research missions of the department, while maintaining a strong track record of scholarly contributions, including research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Candidates interested in pediatric nervous system disorders, program development, leadership, and leading clinical and/or research programs related to Child Neurology are encouraged to apply.
The appointment will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.
A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for review:
Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Candidates must have a MD and be Board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
Candidates must also have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check (https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html) for more information.
COVID 19 Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
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References may be requested from all finalists.
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