NEURO-ONCOLOGIST (TENURE TRACK)

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Position Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin, is seeking applicants for a full-time neuro-oncologist-tenure track to join our faculty. This position would be active in multi-disciplinary teams including neurology, medical oncology, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropsychology, neuropathology, and palliative medicine.

The Department of Neurology is a department of almost 60 faculty and 17 advanced practice providers. This is a diverse group of generalists and specialists that provides primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care for Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Principal Duties:

The successful candidate would be involved in neuro-oncology research. Person would participate in clinical research conducted in the Department of Neurology and the UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center (UWCCC)

Position involves patient care, research and teaching/service.

30% Direct patient care as an attending on the ambulatory, inpatient and consult services at UW Hospital, UW Health?s clinics, the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital or other locations.

70% Protected time devoted to developing investigator-initiated Phase 1/2 trials and a robust, independent, extramurally funded neuro-oncology basic science research program as well as engage in related scholarly activity such as mentoring fellows and graduate students, teaching medical students and residents and participating in continuing professional development programs.

Faculty and staff of the School of Medicine and Public Health value professionalism, patient-centeredness, compassion, respect, innovation, discovery, inclusion, diversity, teamwork, scholarship and stewardship.

The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Candidates at the rank of associate professor or professor will hold a leadership role in the department and/or the UWCCC.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

MD, DO or MD/PhD required

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Clinical and research interest in primary and metastatic CNS tumors required.

Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in neuro-oncology required.

Candidates for associate or professor rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines.

License or Certificate:

Must be Board eligible or board certified in Neurology.

Licensed or eligible for Wisconsin medical license.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Department(s):

A535100-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

FEBRUARY 08, 2020

Instructions to Applicants:

Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Apply at https://jobs.wisc.edu/. Search for Job ID: 218308. To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a CV and personal statement/cover letter. This application will also require submission of three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 3, 2020, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Kathleen Shannon
shannon@neurology.wisc.edu
608-263-5448
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

218308-FA



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jan 2 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: