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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Job Summary:
The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a neuromuscular neurologist to join our growing team.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10010666; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both CHS and CT track credentials for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Clinical activities include outpatient and inpatient service at UW Hospital and Clinics, VA Hospital and/or other affiliated locations as needed. Weekly clinical activities will generally include outpatient neuromuscular clinics, EMG clinics and muscle/nerve biopsy activities. Outpatient activities may include general neurology clinics and residency continuity clinic, depending upon department needs.
If candidates choose to pursue research, efforts could include independent research or collaboration with other established researchers; including not limited to bench science, clinical trials, community-based programs, community health intervention studies, etc.
Teaching efforts would include participation or development of a unique or exceptional teaching program in a clinical or classroom setting, including but not limited to lectures, seminars, one-on-one clinical setting, program or course director, etc. Additional teaching responsibilities would include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within the context of the candidate's clinical practice.
In the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track, faculty contribute to the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) missions through a scholarly approach. Faculty are expected to promote based on two or more areas: research, teaching, clinical or public health practice, or institutional leadership. Responsibilities typically include 70% clinical care and 30% teaching and/or research and/or service, based on the candidates' areas of interest.
The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology
The Department of Neurology has over 65 faculty and 25 advanced practice providers located at 20 S. Park/Meriter Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and UW Health Clinics. This is a diverse group of generalists and specialists that provides primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.
Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.
Compensation:
Negotiable, Annual (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
Required Qualifications:
Must have completed a neurology residency program.
Neuromuscular fellowship or equivalent experience required.
Training in muscle/nerve pathology desirable.
Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in one of the following: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP).
Must have a WI medical license by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
MD or DO or equivalent is required by the start date.
How to Apply:
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• Cover letter
• Resume
Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 25, 2026, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Caitlin Spaulding, staley@wisc.edu, 608-265-1325
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