About this opportunity
University of Utah Health lists this Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Information
Position/Rank Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical)
Department 00268 - Neurosurgery
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah is seeking a Neurosurgeon who is Fellowship Trained in Spine or Critical Care Neurosurgery to fill a clinical track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level working at Common Spirit – Jordan Valley Hospital. Eligible candidate must be board certified or board eligible and fellowship trained. The candidate will be committed to working within an active academic department with clinical, teaching and research responsibilities. Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost effective health care to help the community promote health and to educate healthcare professionals.
A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of educational and research goals, and the names and addresses of 3 references should be directed to William T. Couldwell, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah Health, 175 North Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, email:
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 09/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN04121F
Type Faculty
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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