Neuromuscular Medicine, Open Rank (Tenured)

About the role

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an open rank faculty position in the Division of Neuromuscular Disorders. The incumbent will join a division with a long tradition of superior clinical care and research. Faculty within the division have diverse interests spanning peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, myopathies, and motor neuron diseases. The division has strong collaborations with multidisciplinary centers as well as strong core labs to support basic science, translational, and clinical research. If sufficiently qualified, the candidate may be considered for a Division Chief role.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVA Health form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University grounds, providing a rich platform for shared discovery. The University is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington, DC. Charlottesville is considered among the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and small-town charm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular disease in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Take an active role in the education and training of medical students, Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG and Neuromuscular Medicine fellows, and neurology residents

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or other equivalent terminal degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
• Successfully completed a Neuromuscular fellowship or be board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Space
• Start-up package

Additional information

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy.

This position will remain open until filled. For additional information about the position, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert Shin at ZRD9JR@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, contact Amanda Pringle at alp8z@uvahealth.org.