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*Spine-focused Neurosurgeon* *Department of Neurosurgery* *University of Maryland School of Medicine* *University of Maryland, Baltimore* * **The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly qualified and motivated neurosurgeon to join our team as a comprehensive spine and peripheral nerve surgeon with core competencies in general neurosurgery.*The ideal candidate will serve as the Department’s Director of Neurosurgery at the Baltimore (VISN5) VA Medical Center*.*Candidates should hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher and will have extensive clinical experience in treating patients with degenerative, congenital, and traumatic spine and peripheral nerve conditions with interest in developing innovative treatment protocols across multi-disciplinary teams and environments. UM-Neurosurgery solves complex neurological problems to improve the condition and health of our patients. The Department works each day to innovate and excel in clinical practice, science, and education of neurosurgery. This core focus rests on a platform and within a culture where all members uniquely contribute and reach their full capacity for teamwork, impact, and fulfillment. *Our mission is supported by 4 Core Values:* /Patients first, together!/ /Always do the right thing./ /Leave it better than you found it./ /Drive to Discovery and Mastery./ *Responsibilities:* * /Specialized Expertise: The faculty candidate will have extensive clinical experience in treating patients with spine and neurotrauma conditions, conducting independent research, and developing innovative treatment protocols across multi-disciplinary teams and environments./ * /Clinical Research: A demonstrated, consistent record as a clinical investigator and publish work regularly/ * /Clinical Excellence: Align multi-disciplinary clinical practices with the latest evidence-based guidelines and therapies and lead initiatives for system wide and regional expansion through the University of Maryland Neuroscience, and Critical Care and Trauma Networks/ * /Educational Leadership: The faculty candidate will play a pivotal role in recruiting, training, and mentoring clinical and research faculty, medical students, residents, and fellows in disciplines related to the surgical management of neuro-injury./ * /Expand Multi-disciplinary Collaborations: Coordinate subspeciality VA programs in spine, peripheral nerve, and functional neurosurgery, as well as Neurotrauma teams to improve patient access. experience, and outcomes./ The expected rank for this position will be/Associate Professor/or/Professor/(non-tenure or tenure track) depending on experience and qualifications, and the ideal candidate will possess an MD or MD/PhD degree, be board-eligible/board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), and have specialization and fellowship training in spine surgery. For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and a recent CV, including names and contact information of three references. For questions about the role, please reach out to Alex Palleschi, Associate Administrator, [email protected]. The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. All qualified applicants for this opportunity will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. The UMSOM seeks candidates whose skills, personal and professional experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusive excellence and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at UMSOM. Successful candidate must be able to create, support, and sustain an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences, and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation. / / **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Clinical Departments* **Title:** *Spine-Focused Neurosurgeon* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *250000K7*