About the role
The Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an academically oriented Assistant Professor of Neurology to join the Multiple Sclerosis Division. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neurological care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and health counseling, with a focus on patients with Multiple Sclerosis and related neurological conditions.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member will participate in medical education through teaching and mentoring medical students, neurology residents, and Multiple Sclerosis fellows. The position will also involve conducting and participating in clinical research, clinical trials, and scholarly activities, as well as providing educational seminars and consultative services to promote awareness and advance the understanding and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
CLINICAL –
Responsible for providing medical care, including outpatient and hospital examinations/diagnosis and treatment/therapy. Prepares medical records and correspondence related to patient care. Conducts health counseling in preventative medicine for patients.
Teaching-
Conduct teaching to Fellows, residents and medical students in the Department of Neurology.
Research-
Conducts research and studies for the Multiple Sclerosis Division.
Serves as a PI for MS studies
OTHER – Other duties as assigned
Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a state university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.
Minimum-
Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals and be recognized authority in the field of specialization.
Additional Minimum-
Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED/ELIGIBLE IN: Multiple Sclerosis