Chair, Department of Neurology

About the role

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Chair. Founded in 1871, the department is renowned for its pioneering work in neurology and its deep integration into Penn Medicine and the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nearly 200 full-time and associated faculty members across 20 clinical divisions and programs, including 465 professional and support staff.
• Direct clinical operations at 12 outpatient facilities, managing over 70,000 outpatient visits and 26,000 consults in FY2025.
• Lead clinical and educational activities at major hospitals including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP).

Requirements

• MD degree with active board certification in neurology.
• Dual degrees are welcome.
• Faculty appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank in the Standing Faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM).
• Strong leadership skills suitable for a matrixed environment.
• Experience developing and executing innovative strategies.
• Effective clinical operations management.
• A highly respected academic record.
• A commitment to faculty development, retention, and recruitment.
• Experience in development and donor relations.

Qualifications

• Active board certification in neurology.
• MD degree with dual degrees welcome.
• Faculty appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank in the Standing Faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM).
• Leadership skills suitable for a matrixed environment.
• Experience developing and executing innovative strategies.
• Effective clinical operations management.
• A highly respected academic record.
• A commitment to faculty development, retention, and recruitment.
• Experience in development and donor relations.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Collaborative leadership.
• Academic excellence.
• Faculty development and recruitment.
• Donor relations and fundraising.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the demands of the role.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: amber.gornik@kornferry.com. Applications should also be submitted through this posting. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with indication of interest encouraged by June 22, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.