Neuroanesthesiologist

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The Department of Anesthesiology at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting a Neuroanesthesiologist primarily to provide clinical anesthesia care with teaching opportunities to residents and medical students. If appointed on the CHS track, duties will also include education and research components.

• This position is full or part time, 80%-100%

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor or Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor or Professor (CHS) or Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. 

• Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision of the clinical training of students. This function is used to describe instructional academic staff positions in the health sciences and other academic disciplines with clinical practices. Individuals appointed at the clinical instructor level may have qualifications and training comparable with faculty. Clinical titles must have approval of an academic department. Modified professorial functions have four prefixes or levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The specific definition of each level for professorial academic staff titles is left to the purview of each unit in which the title is employed. However, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function.

• An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. 

• The chosen applicant will participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. 

• The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Nueroanesthesiology

Established in 1927 by Ralph M. Waters, we are proud to be the first academic anesthesiology department in the United States. Our department is deeply committed to a tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research, as well as to the success and well-being of our teams. 

As dedicated clinicians, we provide comprehensive anesthesiology, critical care and pain management services to communities across the UW Health system of care.  As educators, we are passionate about training the next generation of anesthesiologists and clinical anesthetists.  As researchers, we support  basic, translational and clinical science with a commitment to advancing the future of anesthesiology.

As a community, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching, and discovery.

The Department embraces both independent and collaborative work-styles. Our general approach is to empower individuals to work independently through thorough and hands-on training and onboarding, while also having regular meetings with collaborators and support staff within the department to foster a strong team environment.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

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 and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer OR SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• WI Medical license by start date of position

• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology by start date of position

• Completion of anesthesiology residency program, and certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.  Subspecialty fellowship training in neuroanesthesiology techniques and procedures preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Duties for appointment to the Clinician Teacher (CT) track: Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call ) in an anesthesia team model.

• Duties for appointment to CHS track: Major teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students in the operating room, and didactic sessions. Primary emphasis of teaching will be in general anesthesia procedures and techniques, or in area of subspecialty training. Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call) in an anesthesia team model or personally performed anesthesia. Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 24, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. To apply for this position, please click on the correct option under "Apply Now" and use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details: 

• Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Anesthesiology as a Neuroanesthesiologist.

• Your qualifications and experience in Neuroanesthesiology

• (if applicable) Your area(s) of research interest, if any.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. 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.

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.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Andrew Prickett, aprickett@wisc.edu, 608-262-9886

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

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