Department of Neurology, Division of Headache & Neuro-ophthalmology seeking Division Chief, Associate Professor to Professor (or equivalent experience)
About the role
The Division of Headache Medicine and Neuro-ophthalmology in the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah is seeking a board‑certified Neurologist with expertise in complex headache disorders at the Associate Professor to Professor level (or equivalent experience), with consideration for serving as Division Chief. The division comprises seven faculty members with diverse clinical and research interests. The candidate should be a nationally recognized Headache Medicine expert, and preference is given to those with significant extramural funding. The University of Utah Headache Clinic has provided multidisciplinary care for complex headache disorders for over 25 years, serving a wide geographic area. Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Department: 01942 – Headache. Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications. Position open until filled.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care in the headache clinic.
- Teach headache medicine to other providers.
- Liaise with the Neuro‑Ophthalmology division.
- Engage in clinical, outcomes, or mechanistic research (desirable but not required).
Requirements / Qualifications
- Board certification in Neurology.
- Expertise in complex headache disorders.
- Appointment level: Associate Professor to Professor (or equivalent experience).
- Nationally visible Headache Medicine expert.
- Preference for significant extramural funding.
- Experience working in educational settings with students and a commitment to improving access to higher education.
- Eligibility for veterans’ preference (upon request).
- Willingness to