Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences

NEW POSITION – NEW MEDICAL SCHOOL

Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering in collaboration with HonorHealth as the Primary Teaching Affiliate

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Academic Mission Focused

The Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences will provide visionary leadership to foster a culture of research and innovation.   This is a unique opportunity  to be a part of a transformative medical school offering a dual master’s degree in advanced medical engineering.     Physicians will be able to advance their own research careers via the HonorHealth Research Institute which was established in 2008 and the new Center for Translation Sciences.

Who We Are & Why This Role Is Unique

The Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences will be one of four Academic Division Chiefs when the new Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering accepts the first medical student class in July 2026.    As a founding Academic Division Chief, you will shape a new medical school which desires to transform traditional medical teaching into a futuristic platform for rapidly changing technology.   ASU SOMME is built on a foundation of innovation , reimagining how medical education, research, and engineering intersect to improve health outcomes. ASU has been ranked #1 in innovation by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years.

Clinical practice will be tailored to fit the scope of the Academic Division Chief’s specialty.  Additional Medical Director Roles will be offered for Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia in collaboration with the Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences role.

Clinical practice will be located in the HonorHealth Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute located in old town Scottsdale which opened 2021 and is a ~120,000 sq ft, multidisciplinary facility integrating neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, research, imaging, therapy, bio skills lab, conference facilities, and training in fabulous center shaped like a spine.  Soaring ceilings and modern lighting creates a welcoming patient center home for patients in our community with neurological conditions.

HonorHealth is one of the few remaining locally owned and managed non-profit health care systems with nine-acute-care hospitals and over 4,000 medical staff which serves over two million people across greater Phoenix metro area.   This robust footprint is a clinical scientist dream to conduct and foster others to push limits in clinical and translational research.

The HonorHealth Research Institute is a unique division which removes traditional barriers to be able to adapt new therapies and be early adopters of clinical trials.  Robust teams of data scientist and clinical investigators leads in precision / personalized and translational medicine, spanning topics from neurology and spine to trials, devices, genomics.

We seek to cultivate a culture that :

• Encourages current ideas in teaching & learning (e.g., integrating engineering, technology, novel pedagogies & AI)
• Fosters new pathways for predictive outcomes and discovery to advance early detection of neurological disease. translational research.
• Breaks away from traditional silos—science, clinical, engineering, and community engagement are deeply integrated

HonorHealth Research Institute recently opened its Center for Translational Science , a new lab facility downtown in the Phoenix Bioscience Core, expressly dedicated to moving basic discoveries toward diagnostics, therapeutics, and prevention measures.

At HonorHealth, the Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute (opened 2021) is a ~120,000 sq ft, multidisciplinary facility integrating neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, research, imaging, therapy, bio skills lab, conference facilities, and training in one hub.

HonorHealth is a nine-acute-care hospital system (plus many outpatient clinics), with a large primary care base across greater Phoenix, extensive community presence, and a commitment to bringing research and innovation into patient care.

The Position

The Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences will provide leadership in building and executing the academic vision of the Neurosciences Division of ASU SOMME and HonorHealth.  The focus is on elevating research, scholarship, education (UME / GME), faculty development, partnerships, and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate :

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons with these strengths are encouraged to apply.

Living in Arizona & Surrounding Area

Application & Next Steps

Interested candidates should submit :

Candidates will be accepted until October 21, 2025

Qualified candidates should contact Laura Hays, Senior Recruiter480-227-2995  or email  LHays@HonorHealth.com