Pediatric Neurosurgeon (F71270), School of Medicine / Neurosurgery

Mission or Goal of Unit:

As Clinicians, educators, and investigators in the evolving field of Neurosurgery, our mission is to improve the health of all people by excelling in patient care, education and research.

Chief Purpose of this position:

This position is an Assistant Professor full-time faculty position as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon in the department of Neurosurgery. The faculty member will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurosurgery resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical and/or translational research.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical
Primary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates with appropriate training and experience may be asked to provide adult/general neurosurgical services

Teaching
The faculty member will be expected to teach medical students, neurosurgery residents (and those from other Departments), and fellows

Research
The department is engaged in clinical and translational research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical and/or translational research projects and clinical trials.

Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Clinical and BC/BE in Neurosurgery/Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in pediatric Neurosurgery
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in general/adult Neurosurgery