Associate or Full Professor Faculty Position in Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medi[...]

Position title :

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Associate or Full Professor Faculty Position in Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA- Donald P. Becker, M.

D. Endowed Term Chair in Neurosurgery

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $173,000 to $313,800. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Review timeline :

Every 2 years from start of initial appointment

Application Window

Open date : January 4, 2024

Most recent review date : Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting for a clinician-investigator, physician-scientist, or Ph.

D. scientist to provide leadership in innovative research and education related to neurosurgery, particularly related to skull base brain tumors and / or traumatic brain injury.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the department to new levels of excellence in brain tumors and / or brain injury, and thereby make a lasting impact within UCLA Health and the UCLA campus.

As a pre-eminent clinician or scientist, scholar, and leader, the candidate will be considered for the inaugural Donald P.

Becker, M.D. Endowed Term Chair in Neurosurgery. Successful candidates should have national recognition and distinguished scholarship in neurosurgery or neuroscience at the Associate or Full Professor rank in the In-Residence Series or Health Science series.

The initial term of the Donald P. Becker, M.D. Endowed Term Chair in Neurosurgery is for five years with the option of reappointment per regularly established University procedures for endowed chair appointments.

The endowment will provide special financial recognition to the individual selected to support resident and graduate student education, research, supplies, educational activities, and other areas related to further the mission of the Department of Neurosurgery, the DGSOM, and the campus.

It is expected that the holder of the endowed chair will advance appropriately through the faculty ranks based on their scholarly activities, teaching, professional competence, and service to the University and community.

Responsibilities include : Develop a nationally prominent clinical and / or research program in the areas of brain tumors or brain injury.

Serve as a mentor to graduate students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Develop training and education initiatives for medical students, residents and faculty interested in brain tumors or brain injury.

Foster collaborative relationships and interdisciplinary research teams and encourage scholarship in the areas of research and treatment related to brain tumors or brain injury.

Qualification Requirements : PhD, MD, or MD / PhD or equivalent degree(s); Candidates must have active extramural research funding in brain tumors and / or traumatic brain injury at UCLA or that is transferable to UCLA, a strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and / or human-based research and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

In addition, the candidate must have the ability to anticipate change and implement initiatives to meet the challenges of academic medicine and science, a demonstrated commitment to diversity, and excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with administration, trainees, researchers, clinicians, faculty in other disciplines, and staff.

The ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment is required. Preferred qualifications (required at time of application) : PhD, MD, or MD / PhD or equivalent degree(s) Candidates must have active extramural research funding in brain tumors and / or brain injury at UCLA or that is transferable to UCLA.

Strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and / or human-based research. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Application Requirements : Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of Research Experience and Interests Statement of Teaching Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Reference requirements : 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link : https : / / recruit.

apo.ucla.edu / JPF09111 Search Committee : Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD (chair) Aria Fallah, MD Langston Holly, MD Nanthia Suthana, PhD Paul Vespa, MD Department : https : / / www.

uclahealth.org / departments / neurosurgery Qualifications Basic qualifications PhD, MD, or MD / PhD or equivalent degree(s) Additional qualifications Candidates must have active extramural research funding in brain tumors and / or traumatic brain injury at UCLA or that is transferable to UCLA, a strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and / or human-based research and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring Preferred qualifications Candidates must have active extramural research funding in brain tumors and / or brain injury at UCLA or that is transferable to UCLA.

Strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and / or human-based research. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of Research Experience and Interests Statement of Teaching Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Reference check authorization release form Apply link : https : / / recruit.

apo.ucla.edu / JPF09111 Help contact : [email protected] About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-035.

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