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Job description
Neuromuscular Neurologist (M00669) | Neurology, School of Medicine
Job no: SOM_M00669
Work type: Clinical Faculty, MCVP
Location: MCV Main Campus
Categories: Faculty, Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Neurology
Department Summary
The Department of Neurology has a talented, robust team of more than 70 faculty members spanning nine divisions includes representatives from every neurology subspecialty in adult and child neurology, plus award-winning educators, clinical and translational neuroscientists and master clinicians.
The Department of Neurology's vision is to provide the best patient-centered neurological care while fostering the career development, education and training of our team members. We endeavor to realize this vision by fulfilling the following three missions:
Improve the lives of children and adults with neurological disorders through compassionate, high-quality medical care and patient education.
Provide exceptional education to our students, residents, fellows and the wider community of medical professionals.
Advance the knowledge of neurological diseases by actively developing innovative treatments through basic, translational and clinical research.
Duties & Responsibilities
The mission of the Department of Neurology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults and children, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and our community.
The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time member to join our expanding clinical and research enterprises in the Division of Neuromuscular medicine. This position will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurology resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical research.
ClinicalPrimary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on neuromuscular diseases.
TeachingFaculty member will teach medical students and housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the house staff and students emphasizing issues in neuromuscular medicine. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.
ResearchThe Division of Adult Neurology is engaged in clinical and translation research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.
ServiceFaculty 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, conference organizer, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent)
BC/BE in Neurology
Fellowship training in Neuromuscular Diseases
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.
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Rank
Open
Tenure
Ineligible
Months
12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Hunsley
Contact Email:
Advertised
27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
Who can apply
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