Neurocritical Care (NCC)/ Neurotrauma Faculty Position

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 492,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a neurosurgeon with focus and expertise in Neurocritical Care (NCC) & Neurotrauma. Candidates must have an M.D. and completed an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency program.

Completion of an NCC Fellowship is preferred. The salary range for this position is $187,400 - $492,000. Candidates should be prepared to teach neurosurgery residents and NCC fellows, engage in research, and hold or pursue California

Qualifications

• MD degree and completed ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency program.
• Completion of NCC Fellowship preferred.
• ABNS certification (or eligibility) required/possible.
• Strong interest in education and research; excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Educate neurosurgery residents and NCC fellows.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented clinical/research environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership in NCC/Neurotrauma care.

Education

MD degree

Neurosurgery residency (ACGME-accredited)

NCC Fellowship (preferred)

ABNS certification eligibility

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Neurocritical Care (NCC)/Neurotrauma Faculty Position

Salary range: $187,400 - $492,000

Application Window

Open date: July 6, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a neurosurgeon with focus and expertise in Neurocritical Care (NCC) & Neurotrauma. Candidates must have an M.D. and completed an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency program. Completion of an ACGME or CAST-accredited Neurocritical Care (NCC) Fellowship is preferred. Must be certified, in the process of, or eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The candidate must be interested in educating both neurosurgery residents and neurocritical care fellows and have a strong interest in research. Excellent communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative / team-oriented environment are a must. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license. Compensation and academic title will be commensurate with experience.

The posted UC salary set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. Table 5 scales: T5 8. The salary range for this position is $187,400 - $492,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan Apm 670, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

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