The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
The Carver College of Medicine at The University of Iowa seeks candidates for the position of Head, Department of Neurology. The Carver College of Medicine is part of a major research university and ranks 12th among public medical schools in National Institutes of Health funding. The College and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are equal partners in UI Health Care. The hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States and is adjacent to the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Department of Neurology has a distinguished teaching, research and clinical faculty, with over $3.8 million in NIH research funding and a number of outstanding clinicians who are national and international leaders in their respective subspecialty areas.
The Head of the Department is the leader of all aspects of the Department’s enterprise, serves as the spokesperson for the faculty, and represents the Department in interactions with the College, UI Health Care, and practitioners throughout the state, as well as nationally. Responsibilities include faculty recruitment and appointments; educational, clinical and research programs; fiscal planning and management; and short- and long-term strategic planning.
Candidates must have previous records consistent with appointment as a tenured Professor of Neurology. This includes an MD degree or equivalent, an outstanding record of accomplishments in research, teaching, and service, eligibility for licensure in Iowa; and certification by the American Board of Neurology. The successful candidate should have the demonstrated capacity to foster an environment in which excellence in teaching, research and scholarship flourish, as well as experience and a commitment to developing and leading clinical programs. Candidates should have a record of innovative and effective administrative and fiscal leadership, national stature in academic neurology, a record of excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce, and positive interactions with students, staff and faculty.
The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. The community offers excellent schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities and Big 10 sporting events.
The search committee will accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Nominations should include a brief statement of the attributes and qualities of the individual that make him or her suited for this position, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references.
To apply for this position use requisition #56614 at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty.
Peter Densen, M.D.The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.