Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Section Chief

Position overview

Salary range : The salary range for this position is $215,000-$350,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan

Application Window

Open date : January 8, 2024

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Apr 24, 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 : Sunday, Jun 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 Neurology, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting a physician leader to serve as Section Chief of our growing division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology.

The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series at the Associate or Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience.

The incumbents will serve as Section Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology providing leadership, support, and strategic planning of the Section, including direction of its clinical, educational, and research efforts.

The position requires strong leadership and management skills related to operational effectiveness, strategic planning, and clinical operations.

The incumbent will provide guidance and mentorship to promote the success of faculty at all levels, recruit and retain faculty, develop strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in partnership with the department Chair, and create a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.

All clinical faculty members must provide inpatient and outpatient clinic care; teach medical students, residents, and fellows;

develop research and / or creative work; and provide University and public service.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will join an established Cognitive Behavioral Neurology program with dedicated clinical support within the UC Davis Healthy Aging Clinic.

The program is actively involved in NIH- sponsored clinical trials research as well as investigator-initiated translational research, many in collaboration with the federally funded UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC).

The section also provides fellowship programs in neuropsychology and cognitive-behavioral neurology. UC Davis Health includes a large primary care network which makes many referrals for cognitive assessment that is supported by full time neuropsychologists.

The UC Davis Department of Neurology and UC Davis Health teaching hospital are nationally ranked in US News & World Report.

The department continues to expand with 60 clinical faculty across all neurological specialties, total faculty of 80, and excellent nursing, staff, neuropsychology, social work, clinical research, and pharmacological support.

For the full position description and to apply, please visit : https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06235

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

• MD, DO or MD / PhD
• California Medical license or license eligibility
• Completion of an ACGME approved residency program and ABPN Board Certification in Neurology
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including working knowledge of budgets, clinical operations and efficiency and clinical strategy
• Accomplished academic record to meet the criteria of Associate or Full Professor level faculty appointment at the University of California
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment

Additional qualifications

required at time of start)

The completion of a one to three year fellowship program in Geriatric, Cognitive and / or Behavioral Neurology or 5 years of clinical specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Neurology.

Preferred qualifications

other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

To be eligible for the Clinical Neurology series, evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and / or administering clinical trials.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.

Visit https : / / academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu / faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06235

Help contact : jaten@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http : / / breathefree.ucdavis.edu / ).

We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : http : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

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Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

More information is available at : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population.

Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision , our strategic plan : "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement , and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400 : Policy on University of California Diversity Statement .

UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution .

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.

There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

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UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come .

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.

Job location

Sacramento, CA