Division Chief, Vascular Neurology; Assistant​/Associate​/Professor; Tenure Track

Position: Division Chief, Vascular Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Professor) (Tenure Track)
Division Chief, Vascular Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Professor) (Tenure Track) Posting Number req
22620 Department Neurology Department Website Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Medical Sub-Speciality Neurology Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is seeking a Division Chief of Vascular Neurology who is also a Physician-Scientist to lead our expanding stroke and cerebrovascular program. This tenure-eligible position offers competitive resources, including startup funding, laboratory space, and leadership support.

The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized leader in vascular neurology, committed to clinical excellence, research innovation, mentorship, and program development. They will provide strategic direction for the division, oversee clinical care and quality initiatives, lead a research program, and contribute to the education and training of future vascular neurologists.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Administration:
  Oversee the division’s strategic growth, faculty recruitment, and program development while ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
• Clinical Excellence:
  Supervise and enhance stroke and cerebrovascular care, develop clinical programs, and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Research & Scholarship:
  Maintain an independent, funded research program, foster collaborations, mentor faculty and trainees in scholarly work, and secure extramural research funding.
• Education & Mentorship:
  Provide leadership in resident, fellow, and medical student education, including training and mentorship.
• Institutional & National Engagement:
  Represent vascular neurology at institutional, regional, and national levels, advocate for resources, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Financial & Operational Oversight:
  Manage division finances, optimize clinical and research revenue, and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree
• Board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical license in Arizona
• Leadership experience in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Established record of extramural research funding
• Experience leading clinical programs, research initiatives, or academic divisions.
• National recognition in stroke research or vascular neurology.
• Commitment to mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Denise Brodigan | denisebrodigan Open Date 5/23/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.

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