Position Information
Position/Rank: Pediatric Neurologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00861 - Pediatric Neurology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: FY2024
Details:
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a Pediatric Neurologist. The successful candidate will be a key member of the clinical team and provide subspecialty patient care in inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology settings with 80% effort assigned to clinical functions. Clinical activities may take place at Primary Children’s Hospital, the Clinical Neurosciences Center, Riverton Hospital, Lehi Hospital, or other practice facilities and outreach clinics.
The Division maintains specialty interests in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular disorders, stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, and functional neuroimaging. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including scholarly activity, teaching, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and unmatched benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Application Process:
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/150325. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief, at joshua.bonkowsky@hsc.utah.edu.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
Notice:
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
Special Instructions for Candidates:
Open Date: 07/03/2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Number: PRN03324F
Type: Faculty
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