Faculty - Neurology (Cognitive Neurology)

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System invites an academic cognitive neurologist to join the Memory Care Clinic and the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). This 1.0 FTE faculty role blends clinical care with research in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including biomarker-informed diagnosis and anti-amyloid therapy.

The clinician-investigator will extend expertise statewide through virtual visits and eConsults, participate in ADRC trials, and contribute to teaching and

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Residency training in Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Memory Care Clinic assessments and care for patients with cognitive disorders.
• Lead and participate in ADRC clinical trials as site PI or sub-investigator.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop telehealth workflows and collaborate with rural providers.

Education

MD/DO

Residency in Neurology

Job description

Department:

SOM KC Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease Center Faculty

Position Title:

Faculty - Neurology (Cognitive Neurology)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Neurology at The University of Kansas Health System and University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a full-time academic cognitive neurologist to join the Memory Care Clinic and the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), an NIA-designated center. This clinician-investigator faculty position combines subspecialty memory care with clinical trials and research in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Clinically, the neurologist will evaluate and care for patients with cognitive disorders in the Memory Care Clinic, including biomarker-informed diagnosis and anti-amyloid therapy. They will also help extend that expertise statewide through virtual visits and eConsults with rural primary care partners. This statewide work is part of KU's growing virtual campus (supported by the Patterson Grant) and the state-funded Kansas Brain Health Assessment Network. Both bring specialty cognitive care to regions of Kansas that currently have no practicing neurologist.

In research, the neurologist will serve as an investigator on ADRC clinical trials, as site principal investigator or sub-investigator, and contribute to the center’s collaborative research programs. They will have mentorship and resources to develop their own areas of scholarship. The position includes teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows, with faculty rank commensurate with experience.

This is a 1.0 FTE position with a balanced clinical and research role.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Conduct both independent and collaborative research into the ADRC.


• Deliver virtual neurology consultations to memory care patients located in rural clinics across Kansas.


• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with local providers.


• Support screening, early diagnosis initiatives, and management of neurocognitive conditions.


• Participate in development of telehealth workflows, protocols, and best practices.


• Maintain connection with the academic department through case discussions, education, and clinical collaboration.


• Contribute to program growth and innovation in rural tele-neurology care.


• Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and other learners.


• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, teaching rounds, seminars, or academic activities.


• Work alongside telehealth coordinators, nurse health coaches, and care navigators to improve patient outcomes and reduce barriers to care.


• Collaborate with local primary care providers to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.


• Pursue research funding, publications, and the expansion of ADRC research.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education : MD/DO

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas.


• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.

Work Experience

• Residency training in Neurology.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience in memory care and neurocognitive medicine.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV


• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time