Movement Disorders Neurology faculty position

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position in the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Division. Responsibilities include participation in basic science or clinical research, clinical activities, and associated teaching activities in the Movement Disorders Clinic. Applicants with an interest in establishing, or demonstrated ability sustaining, an effective extramurally funded, and independent research program are encouraged. Rank and tenure status are dependent on qualifications, experience and scholarly achievement.

The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Division at the University is an interdisciplinary team of movement disorders neurologists, a dedicated nurse practitioner, research coordinators, and collaborating neurosurgeon and neuropsychologists.

The University of Virginia is located in historic Charlottesville, a setting with natural beauty in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains a short distance from Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA. Charlottesville is a vibrant small city with an extraordinary quality of life and is often ranked among the best places to live in the United States.

Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to your application. Position will remain open until filled. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy.

For additional information about the position, please contact Binit B. Shah, MD, via email at ~~~ .

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Recruiter at ~~~.

Education: MD, DO or equivalent by appointment start date.

Experience: Subspecialty training in movement disorders is required.

Licensure: Board-certified or board-eligible at the time of hire in Neurology.

Complete an application online with the following documents

• Cover letter

• CV/resume

• Statement of contributions or potential contributions to the UVA Health ASPIRE (~~~) values.

• Professional reference list

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