Movement Disorders Center Director (Professor)

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego seeks a neurologist to lead our Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders Center as Professor and Director. The role combines clinical care, teaching, and a strong research program across UCSD hospitals and clinics in La Jolla and Hillcrest.

The appointee will mentor junior faculty, teach trainees, and drive program growth and donor stewardship. Series include Ladder Rank or In-Residence with external funding; CA medical license required or eligible.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD in a health-related field.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.
• At least six years of clinical care and teaching; five years of funded research in Parkinson's disease or Movement Disorders.
• California medical license or eligibility per Medical Board of California.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care to movement disorder patients.
• Mentor junior faculty and teach graduate students, residents, and fellows.
• Lead the POMDC and engage with translational, clinical, and basic science programs at UCSD.
• Oversee philanthropic endowment and donor stewardship for the center.

Skills

Neurology

Clinical care

Clinical teaching

Research leadership

Education

MD

MD/PhD

Job description

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego seeks a neurologist to lead our Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders Center as Professor and Director. The role combines clinical care, teaching, and a strong research program across UCSD hospitals and clinics in La Jolla and Hillcrest.

The appointee will mentor junior faculty, teach trainees, and drive program growth and donor stewardship. Series include Ladder Rank or In-Residence with external funding; CA medical license required or eligible.