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Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssociate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Neurology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and appointment as the Endow Parker Webber Chair in Neurology. We are seeking faculty candidates with a strong record of neuroscience research achievement and extramural funding with focus in neuroimmunology, neurodegenerative disease, or related programs.

Position Summaries and Duties:

Conduct a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, or related disciplines.

Maintain an active record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Provide mentorship to junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, residents, and medical students.

Contribute to departmental teaching and service missions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university to strengthen neuroscience research.

Collaborative Opportunities:

Engage with the Translational Neuroscience Program at Wayne State University, a multidisciplinary research initiative that bridges basic science and clinical investigation.

Collaborate with several neuroscience programs within the faculty from Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Pharmacology, and the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, among others.

Access to outstanding shared core research facilities, advanced imaging resources, molecular and genomic cores, and translational partnerships that foster innovative neuroscience discovery and application.

Compensation and Support:

This is a full-time, tenured position with a competitive start-up package and research support.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research plan, and statement of teaching philosophy.

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Maysaa Basha, Chair

[email protected]

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Valid Michigan medical license needed for MD’s.

Rank commensurate with credentials.

Board certified/board eligible

Preferred qualifications:

Established track record of sustained extramural funding. Strong record of scholarship and academic productivity over the past 5 years. Evidence of successful mentorship in research and/or clinical settings. Leadership experience in academic or scientific organizations. Experience with center or program project grants is highly desirable.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0611

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Hourly rate:

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

+ Reposted position: No

+ Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

+ Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.