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Academic Neurologist – Neuromuscular in Dallas, TX

Employer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location
Dallas, Texas
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Jan 9, 2023

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Category
Neuromuscular
Role
Academic
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The Department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an academic Neuromuscular Neurologist.  The Neuromuscular program at UT Southwestern serves as a tertiary referral center where patients with rare neuromuscular disorders receive expert care from diverse faculty.  The Neuromuscular faculty are a vibrant group of 9 clinicians and researchers, including international and national experts in autonomic and autoimmune disorders, skeletal muscle channelopathies, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, myasthenia gravis, and myositis. In collaboration with the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM), the Neuromuscular section also provides expertise in rare metabolic and mitochondrial myopathies. The ALS and muscular dystrophy multidisciplinary clinics are currently supported by a Clinical Care Center Grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association and have been funded for more than 30 years in recognition of their excellence.

The Department also has a robust departmental Faculty Development Program consisting of a didactic series on how to be successful in academics and a dedicated mentorship program provided by senior faculty members for each junior member; each faculty member is assigned a mentor.  The successful candidate will conduct subspeciality clinical care and research focused on neuromuscular diseases. 

 

Qualifications:

  • Possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas 
  • Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
  • Completed a 1-2 year fellowship in neuromuscular disorders
  • Ability to demonstrate excellence in clinical medicine, interpersonal interactions, communication, teamwork skills and be a motivated self-starter
  • Faculty members are expected to participate in academic and clinical research activities 

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

For consideration, visit https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ 

Search for Job# 661847 to upload a letter of interest and CV

For inquiries email: cindy.olson@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prize since 1985, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 investigators with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.  The faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments.  Research program expenditures in 2020-21 were $554.4 million.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex boasts a strong economy, a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and many communities with affordable high- quality housing and excellent schools. 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.   

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.

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The Department of Neurology is ranked #18 for neurology and neurosurgery. It is among the top three academic medical centers in the 16-state Southeast and Southwest, home to approximately 40% of the US population. We have 32 research labs (16 wet-bench, 16 dry-bench), and 1 in 4 faculty are PIs of NIH grants.

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Dallas Community Life:

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex boasts a strong economy, a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and many communities with affordable high-quality housing and excellent schools. 

  • 4th Most diverse city in the US
  • 6th Largest LGBTQI+ community in the US
  • Largest urban arts district
  • Major travel hub with a diverse food scene
  • No state income tax

About UT Southwestern:
UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education.

The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including:

  • 6 who have been awarded the Nobel Prize since 1985, 4 of whom are active faculty members – more than any other medical school in the world.
  • 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 20 members of the National Academy of Medicine
  • 14 investigators with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. Research funding of more than 554.4 million per year to fund about 5,800 research projects.

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