About this opportunity
Virginia Commonwealth University lists this Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Neurosurgery (F80200) opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’s robust benefitspackage that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity andcash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources,abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, andmore.
Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Neurosurgery
Mission or Goal of Unit: As clinicians, educators, andinvestigators in the evolving field of Neurosurgery, our mission isto improve the health of all people by excelling in patient care,education, and research.
Chief Purpose of This Position: The Department ofNeurosurgery is seeking candidates for a full-time faculty positionas a Teaching and Research Faculty member within the department ofNeurosurgery. The faculty member will conduct research, engage inmedical student and neurosurgery resident and fellow education, andparticipate in clinical and/or translational research.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching
The faculty member will be expected to teach medical students,neurosurgery residents, along with those from other Departments,and fellows.
Research
The department is engaged in clinical andtranslational research projects. The faculty member will beexpected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinicaland/or translational research projects and clinical trials. Theprospective candidate should be an accomplished neurobiologistinterested in neurotrauma, pediatric neurobiology, and pediatricbrain injury. The successful candidate will work closely with otherresearchers within the departments of Neurology, Pathology andNeurobiology and contribute to the research mission of thedepartment of Neurosurgery by obtaining extramural funding,publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conducting collaborativeresearch.
Service
The faculty member will 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, conferenceorganizer, etc.
Clinical
None
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD degree (or equivalent)
Minimum of two years of postdoctoral training experience
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism, and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
For tenure eligibility at the Assistant Professor rank,an established research agenda and a clear potential for externalfunding, as well as potential for scholarship or creativeexpression to complement and expand existing expertise in thedepartment
For tenure eligibility at the Associate Professor orProfessor ranks, a well-developed scholarly/researchportfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications andexternal funding appropriate to complement and expand existingexpertise in the department
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience in a university setting
Published works on the field
Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solvingskills
A good record of attending conferences and academic events
Excellent research, writing including grants, and interpersonalskills
A passion for teaching and engaging with students
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $110,000/annually
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: DeniseMitchell
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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