Chair, Department of Neuroscience

Company: University of Virginia
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: September 8, 2020

Job Description:

Job location: Charlottesville, VA Employment Type: Full-time Posted data: 2020-01-27 Req: R0013562 The University of Virginia School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Neuroscience. The Department of Neuroscience has a long tradition of excellence in research and education. Our mission is that every neuroscience researcher is dedicated to better results for patients. For further information visit:https://med.virginia.edu/neuroscience/The new Chair will provide strong strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the department. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership skills to the position, will have a strong sense for how to manage all missions, will have the ability to lead through change in a collegial manner, and be able to successfully leverage the many collaborative opportunities that exist at the University. This person will complement the strengths of the department and will have made significant contributions to academic Neuroscience.The successful candidate will hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent, and will have academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor. Demonstrated leadership in academic investigation at the university level is required. We are deeply committed to developing a community that is inclusive, respectful, and considers diversity to be a key part of our excellence. We seek applicants whose experience, teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to substantially contribute to this mission. We welcome, in particular, applicants from groups who have been historically underrepresented. Charlottesville and Central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals.Application review will begin February 14 2020. The position will remain open until filled, and all communications will be kept in strict confidence.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Candidates must have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalentExperience: The successful candidate must have:Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure;Appointment at the rank of professor with tenure requires documented sustained excellence in research and teaching, significant scholarship, and a national and international reputation;Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine at the university level;A commitment to teaching excellence;Please include a statement describing how you have and/or would contribute to this mission of inclusion, respect, and diversity.TO APPLY:EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0013562. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, statement regarding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume" box. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check.INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for requisition # R0013562. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, statement regarding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume" box. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. For questions regarding the application process, position or to nominate a candidate please contact Michelle Williams, Faculty Search Advisor, at mew8js@virginia.edu.The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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