Neurosurgery Instructor - Faculty

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health seeks an Instructor of Neurosurgery to deliver patient care, educate medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in research. The role supports the academic mission of the Department of Neurosurgery at USA Health.

You will work under senior faculty to develop an independent academic career, maintain board certification, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Essential functions include delivering neurosurgical care in multiple settings.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at meetings.
• Engage in curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and simulation.
• Maintain licensure and board certification; ensure credentialing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures within credentialing scope.
• Teach and mentor learners; participate in academic activities.
• Publish research and present at professional meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research & scholarly activity

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Neurosurgery residency completed

Unrestricted medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking an Instructor of Neurosurgery to provide patient care, teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in research and scholarly activities, and supports the academic mission of the department. The instructor works under the guidance of senior faculty while developing an independent academic career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver comprehensive neurosurgical care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and simulation training.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Serve on departmental, institutional, or professional committees as assigned.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain board certification, licensure, and continuing medical education requirements.
• Work with the Attendings and Advanced Practice Providers in the Department of Neurosurgery to provide high quality patient care at USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Providence Hospital.
• Ensure adequate Neurosurgery physician coverage of the service line 24/5/365.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• MD or DO degree (or international equivalent).
• Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure and hospital privileges.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.