Spine General Neurosurgeon

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for a tenure-eligible clinical faculty position.

Responsibilities include:

• Clinical: Develop spine and general neurosurgery practices. Cover approximately 4-6 nights per month of spine and/or general call, with more neurovascular call possible.
  
• Education: Support resident education and research, including supervision in operating room, inpatient wards, clinic and labs. Participate in fellow, resident and medical student teaching sessions, and in regional and national presentations.
  
• Research: Engage in clinical trials and clinical research projects, apply for internal and external grants to support this research, and publish results.
  

Qualified candidates must have a MD and completion of a residency in neurological surgery. Candidates must have significant surgical experience, and a demonstrated track record of successful research activity. Fellowship training in neurological surgery is strongly preferred.

Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about the position, please contact Department administrator Paul Doherty at dohertyp@virginia.edu

For more information about the department: https://med.virginia.edu/neurosurgery/ .

This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin 30 days after posting. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0041347 . Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover Letter - please include how you learned about this position
  
• Personal statement on importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
• Contact information for at least 3 references
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Recruiter at uth9qh@virginia.edu

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.