Spine Neurosurgeon (Tenure Track) | University of Wisconsin Madison - Military Veterans

Job Summary: This position will be responsible for patient care and surgery, teaching and research responsibilities including the training of medical students, house staff and fellows. The position will provide neurosurgical services for UW Health and will be a key collaborator with other faculty in the neurological surgery and spine programs and services at UW Health affiliated hospital and clinics. Successful candidates will enhance existing teaching programs and may develop new teaching programs; attract patient referrals to the service; develop a plan to present information concerning neurosurgery statewide; serve as attending on spine and neurosurgery inpatient and consult services and outpatient clinics; and participate in clinical activities at UWH, UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital, VA Hospital and affiliated hospitals and clinics. Responsibilities: Candidate is expected to develop an independent research program. Submission of applications for extramural funding and presentation of results at meetings and in publications is expected. Academic responsibilities include teaching and mentoring medical students, residents and fellows as well as teaching continuing education programs for physicians and the public. The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. For appointment on the Tenure Track: Duties will be approximately 50% clinical, 50% academic, which includes teaching and research, depending on the successful candidate. 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 Education: Required Terminal Degree -MD or DO required. Qualifications: -Fellowship Training in spine neurosurgery preferred. -Clinical and research interest in spine neurosurgery preferred. License/Certification: Required MD - Physician - State Licensure Must be eligible for WI State Medical License Required DO - Physician (Do) - State Licensure Must be eligible for WI State Medical License Required ABNS - American Board of Neurological Surgery Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: MARCH 01, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Additional Information: This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 305625; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position. How to Apply: The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 29, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following: -Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) -A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience -List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Kabao Chang kchang52@wisc.edu 608-263-6062 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEURO SURG/NEURO SURG Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 305626-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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