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Director of Neuromuscular Program and Professor
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Description:
The Department of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting for a clinician-investigator or physician-scientist to provide leadership in innovative research and clinical care as the Director of the Neuromuscular Program in the Department of Neurology. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the program to new levels of excellence in neuromuscular disorders and to conduct basic, pre-clinical or translational research in neuromuscular disorders.This is a tenured position, which provides substantial salary support that scales with the academic position and advancement of the candidate. As a clinician-investigator or physician-scientist with recognized excellence in research, the candidate will also be considered for the inaugural Christian Herrmann, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair. The endowment will provide special financial recognition to the individual selected to support salary, trainee (graduate student, post-doctoral fellow or clinical fellow) education, research, supplies, and other areas related to furthering the mission of the Department of Neurology, the DGSOM, and the campus.Responsibilities include: Developing a nationally prominent clinical and/or research program in the areas of neuromuscular medicine. Leading the Neuromuscular Program in the Department of Neurology. Working closely with the neuromuscular fellowship director to lead the ACGME neuromuscular fellowship. Serving as a mentor to graduate students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Fostering collaborative relationships and interdisciplinary research teams and encouraging scholarship in the areas of research and treatment related to disorders of muscle and/or nerve.Qualification Requirements: MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent; Candidates must have active extramural research funding that is transferable to UCLA, a strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and/or human-based research, and demonstrated excellence in mentoring. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to anticipate change and implement initiatives to meet the challenges of academic medicine and science, a demonstrated commitment to diversity, and excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with administration, trainees, researchers, clinicians, faculty in other disciplines, and staff. The ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment is required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (required at time of application): MD, MD/PhD, or equivalentADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Active extramural research funding that is transferable to UCLA.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and/or human-based research. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Document requirements: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of Research Experience and Interests Statement of Teaching Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionReference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)Interested applicants must submit the following materials to to be considered for candidacy.The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at .The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: .All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct .The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.Contact Information:Interested applicants must submit the following materials to to be considered for candidacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company:
National Medical Association
Posted:
November 7 on TopUSAJobs
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