Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical)
About the Role
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah is seeking a fellowship‑trained Neurosurgeon (Spine or Critical Care) for a clinical, non‑tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The appointment will be based at Common Spirit – Jordan Valley Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, and will involve active participation in an academic department with clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality neurosurgical care, with a focus on spine or critical care cases.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows within the Department of Neurosurgery.
- Engage in scholarly research and contribute to the department’s academic mission.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery.
- Completed fellowship training in Spine or Critical Care Neurosurgery.
- Eligibility for an Assistant or Associate Professor clinical track (non‑tenure).
- Commitment to the department’s clinical, teaching, and research activities.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with completion of a neurosurgery residency.
- Demonstrated alignment with the mission to provide compassionate, accessible, high‑quality, cost‑effective health care and to educate health‑care professionals.
Application Process
Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of educational and research goals, and the names and addresses of three references to William T. Couldwell, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah Health, 175 North Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, or email candice.devedzic@hsc.utah.edu. Applications are also accepted online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209428.
Department Values
The University of Utah Health values candidates who embody compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust.