Assistant Professor of Clinical - Neurology, General/Movement Disorders

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Miami, FL seeks a non-tenure earning Assistant Professor on the clinical educator track within the Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology. The incumbent will hold outpatient clinic sessions weekly and cover inpatient service at Jackson Health System when not in clinics.

The role includes teaching neurology residents and fellows, participating in research, and mentoring trainees in their scholarly projects.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited university is required.
• Headache Fellowship is strongly recommended.
• Neurology board certification is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Train/mentor residents and fellows to enhance clinical research interests.
• Prepare and present at teaching conferences.
• Obtain data and results for future clinical research awards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

MD degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor Level, on the clinical educator track in the Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. The incumbent will hold outpatient clinic sessions each week. The incumbent will also cover the Jackson Health System inpatient service when not in outpatient clinics. The incumbent will participate in the education of neurology residents and fellows along with conducting research and mentoring residents/fellows with their research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Care for patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings throughout UHealth
• Train/mentor residents and fellows to increase their clinical fund of knowledge and interest/success with academic research
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Obtain data and results that can be used to apply for future clinical research awards

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent)
• Headache Fellowship is strongly recommended, and Neurology board certification is strongly recommended

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY

• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to collaborate and connect with other employees
• Good organizational skills

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Status:Full time Employee Type:Faculty-UMMG