Associate Professor​/Professor - Department of Neurology

Overview

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (job Duties)

The Department of Neurology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and appointment as the Endow Parker Webber Chair in Neurology. We are seeking faculty candidates with a strong record of neuroscience research achievement and extramural funding with focus in neuroimmunology, neurodegenerative disease, or related programs.

• Conduct a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, or related disciplines.
• Maintain an active record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Provide mentorship to junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, residents, and medical students.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and service missions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university to strengthen neuroscience research.

• Engage with the Translational Neuroscience Program at Wayne State University, a multidisciplinary research initiative that bridges basic science and clinical investigation.
• Collaborate with several neuroscience programs within the faculty from Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Pharmacology, and the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, among others.
• Access to outstanding shared core research facilities, advanced imaging resources, molecular and genomic cores, and translational partnerships that foster innovative neuroscience discovery and application.

This is a full-time, tenured position with a competitive start-up package and research support.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research plan, and statement of teaching philosophy.

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Dr. Maysaa Basha, Chair
mmerhine.edu

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Valid Michigan medical license needed for MD's.
• Rank commensurate with credentials.
• Board certified/board eligible

• Established track record of sustained extramural funding. Strong record of scholarship and academic productivity over the past 5 years. Evidence of successful mentorship in research and/or clinical settings. Leadership experience in academic or scientific organizations. Experience with center or program project grants is highly desirable.

H06 - School of Medicine

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• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position:
  No
• Reposted reason:
  None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.