Neuromuscular Assistant or Associate Professor

Job summary: The Department of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Neuromuscular Neurologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join the faculty starting in the summer of 2021.  Expertise in the specific area of nerve and muscle diseases is required, as well as Board certification/board eligibility in Neurology and Neuromuscular diseases, and EMG and/or Clinical Neurophysiology.  The successful candidate will also have strong experience in teaching and medical student/resident education, as this position will be involved in the teaching of medical students, neurology residents, and Neurophysiology fellows. There will also be opportunity for the candidate to be involved with Neuromuscular clinical trial research programs with many possibilities for collaboration university wide. The MUSC Neuromuscular Program is supported by a Nurse Practitioner. 

This position will also have up to 3/8ths incorporated into the position with the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 

MUSC is a leading clinical Neuromuscular program within the state of South Carolina, was the first established state MDA Care Center by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence, and a member of the Northeast (NEALS) consortium.  The MUSC Neuromuscular clinics offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary planning and a full spectrum of medical and innovative therapies. Our team of clinicians and researchers are all working together in leading-edge facilities designed specifically for the needs of neuromuscular patients.   

Your ONLINE application for this position should include a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing your qualifications and statement of clinical interests. 

In addition to the online application, you may send a copy of your CV and cover letter to the Department Chairman, Dr. Jonathan Edwards at edwardjc@musc.edu, Dr. I-Hweii Amy Chen chenia@musc.edu or Janis Adams adamsjan@musc.edu.

The Department of Neurology at MUSC is a rapidly growing academic program located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the southeastern United States and offers a wide variety of recreational activities including swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing and golf. There are numerous excellent restaurants, and the Spoleto Festival brings exceptional cultural events to the area every year.

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.