Pediatric Neurologist

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a child neurologist with subspeciality training in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, or general pediatric neurologists interested in joining our expanding Pediatric Neurology and Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs at UW Hospital and Clinics, American Family Children's Hospital and affiliated locations. The Section of Pediatric Neurology has recruited six pediatric epileptologists and six pediatric neurologists with subspecialty training in neuromuscular diseases, sleep, headache, and neonatal neurology and plans to expand further. This position includes opportunities for teaching and research.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

The positions include opportunities for teaching, clinical and research activities in an academic environment with pediatric and adult epileptologists, general pediatric neurologists, faculty in other services including pediatrics, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, clinical neurophysiology and basic science research faculty.

Clinical activities will involve attending duties in neurology clinics and inpatient services at the free-standing American Family Children's hospital at the University of Wisconsin, Unity Point Meriter Hospital, and affiliated regional hospitals and clinics as well as several outreach locations in the State of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

Teaching responsibilities include teaching medical student courses and clerkship, mentoring graduate students and trainees, training pediatric and adult neurology residents, fellows and medical students and teaching continuing education programs for physicians and the public.

Research activities include development of independent, extramurally funded research program.

The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Required
Terminal Degree
MD, MD/PhD, or DO is required.

Must have completed a child neurology residency program, fellowship trained in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, or equivalent experience. Must have a WI medical license by the time of appointment. Must be ABPN or AOBNP board eligible or certified in Neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.

Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Candidates for Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Clinician Teacher track.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Must have completed a child neurology residency program, fellowship trained in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, or equivalent experience. Must have a WI medical license by the time of appointment. Must be ABPN or AOBNP board eligible or certified in Neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.

Full or Part Time: 40- 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

The Department of Neurology has over 60 faculty and 25 advanced practice providers located at 20 S. Park/Meriter Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and UW Health Clinics. This is a diverse group of generalists and specialists that provides primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

Please note that two vacancies exist, one at the CHS track and one at the Clinician Teacher track.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 10, 2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Neurology, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career, and 4) how you would contribute to the Department's mission to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Caitlin Staley
caitlin.staley@wisc.edu
608-265-1325
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

275150-AS