The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking a full-time, adult-focused clinical neuropsychologist to join us as the Neuropsychology Division Chief. This leadership role includes a faculty appointment within the Department, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Leadership Responsibilities:
The Division Chief will dedicate 25% of their time to leading and overseeing the Neuropsychology Division, ensuring its growth and prominence on both regional and national levels. Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Growth Oversight: Develop goals in alignment with departmental and institutional strategies, recruit additional neuropsychology faculty, and liaise with departmental leadership.
- Clinical Program Operations Oversight: Review access and clinical facility needs, develop action plans, and create multidisciplinary programs in collaboration with other organizational departments.
- Educational Oversight: Build new educational opportunities for neuropsychology and neurology trainees.
- Academic Oversight: Identify and implement clinical and quality improvement projects within the Division, facilitate participation in multi-site clinical trials, and encourage scholarly output.
- Development of Best Practices: Establish collaborative relationships to ensure maximum productivity, operational efficiency, and safe, high-quality, evidence-based practices.
The Division Chief will lead a collaborative team of three adult neuropsychologists, two neuropsychology fellows, four psychometrists, and clinic support staff. We are also actively recruiting for at least two additional adult-focused neuropsychologists to join our expanding team.
Clinical Responsibilities:
The Division Chief will dedicate 75% of their time to clinical activities, with a focus tailored to the candidate’s interests. The Neuropsychology Division primarily receives adult and geriatric referrals from Neurology and Neurosurgery, including cases involving memory and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and epilepsy.
Academic Contributions:
The Division Chief will contribute to UNMC’s academic mission through teaching and supervising neuropsychology trainees and medical residents/fellows. There are also opportunities for involvement in interdisciplinary research within the Department and with our many partners across the Nebraska University system, and our NIH/NIGMS Great Plains IDeA-Clinical and Translational Research (GP IDeA-CTR) Network.
About UNMC and Omaha:
UNMC is Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, dedicated to educating a 21st-century healthcare workforce, discovering treatments for devastating diseases, providing top-tier patient care, and serving the state through award-winning outreach.
Omaha, the 42nd largest city in the U.S., is home to over 900,000 residents and known for its Midwestern hospitality. Ranked by Forbes.com as the #1 city to move to in 2024 and by US News as #18 of 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-2024, Omaha offers a family-friendly environment with a cost of living below the national average. The city boasts the NCAA Men’s College World Series, the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo, and the newly developed RiverFront Parks along the Missouri River. Omaha also features a vibrant arts scene with the Omaha Community Playhouse, the largest community theater in the country, and the Joslyn Art Museum, known for its extensive collection and stunning architecture. The city’s music scene thrives with the annual Maha Music Festival and a variety of live music venues. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the extensive trail system, numerous parks, and nearby state recreational areas. Omaha’s strong economy, excellent schools, and diverse dining options further enhance its appeal, making it a great place to live and work.
Interested applicants can apply here: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/87832
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