Division Chief, Neuromuscular Medicine (M89559)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing leadership within the division for all clinical, educational, and research missions along with the day-to-day management of division operations, staffing, budget, and division programs.
• Work with Department of Neurology administration to promote the mission, vision, and goals of the division and department.
• In addition to overseeing the teaching activities of the division as a whole, the Division Chief will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, housestaff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in neuromuscular diseases.
• Attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.
• Play a primary role in the mentoring of faculty in advancing their academic careers.
• Participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.
• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the research program in the Department of Neurology.
• Encourage junior faculty, fellows, and residents to participate in many ongoing basic, clinical, and educational research projects.
• Serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
• Provide patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on neuromuscular diseases.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent)
• BC/BE in Neurology
• Fellowship training in Neuromuscular Diseases
• More than three years of experience following fellowship completion
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
• Strong history of basic, translational, and/or clinical research demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding
• Nationally recognized leader in the field of neuromuscular disease research and/or clinical practice
• Demonstrated track record of active participation in multidisciplinary clinical programs focused on patient-centered care
• Ability to thrive and lead in a growing, complex, and matrixed environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and cooperation among various stakeholders
• Passion for Neurology (Neuromuscular) program development and research
• A team builder who can mentor and direct others in research initiatives