Academic Neurologist – Neuromuscular in Dallas, TX

Academic Neurologist – Neuromuscular in Dallas, TX

The Department of Neurology (ranked #18 for neurology and neurosurgery) is seeking an academic Neuromuscular Neurologist. UT Southwestern Medical Center has been named the #1 hospital in Texas (*tie) and among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Opportunity Details:

• Join a vibrant group of 11 adult & pediatric neuromuscular faculty and 2 APPs.
• Practice at one of six NIH-funded Wellstone centers, an MDA-supported ALS clinic that has been funded for over 30 years.
• Collaborate with the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine to provide expertise in metabolic & mitochondrial myopathies.
• Get involved in planning of the national annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium.
• Grow your academic career with our robust Faculty Development program, housed within our larger department of 90+ neurology faculty across 14 subspecialty sections.
• Be a part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts.
• Teach and mentor trainees in our ACGME-accredited neuromuscular fellowship program -- with a complement of up to 3 fellows per year.
• Full-time clinical effort is considered 46 weeks, providing ample time for academic travel and vacation.
   

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.  

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/

For inquiries email: cindy.olson@utsouthwestern.edu

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefits package.
• Clinical productivity incentive plan
• Allowance for educational and academic pursuits (society dues, books, travel to meetings, license to renewal)
• Two types of retirement programs, including a lifetime annuity pension plan with a substantial employer match contribution.
• On-Site Child Care  

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 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.

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