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Assistant Professor, General Neurology

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Description

The Division of General Neurology evaluates and treats all neurological conditions. The division includes the Yale Headache Center, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches, and the Yale Neurology Resident Clinics. The Resident Clinics offer specialized care in general neurology and stroke and include the Neurology Urgent Access Clinic (NUAC). The goal of NUAC is to allow expedited evaluation of patients seen in the emergency room as well as those referred from physicians requiring an urgent assessment. A major role of the division is to ensure patients are seen by appropriate sub-specialists within the department. If the diagnosis is unclear or the patient would benefit from sub-specialty care, then the General Neurology Division will initially evaluate patients and make internal referrals to the appropriate sub-specialists to allow for the best possible care.

We seek motivated academic physicians with clinical expertise in: 1) the care of adult general neurology and subspecialty patients, 2) Participation in clinical trials, 3) Opportunity to teach. Practice location will be in Fairfield County. We anticipate faculty applicants to be dedicated to the education of the next generation of subspecialty experts.

We provide a highly collaborative, supportive, and mentored environment that promotes specialists to pursue career growth within their specific area of interest. This position offers applicants an exciting opportunity for individual programmatic development and goal discovery across varied academic interests within our division and department. Rank will be based on education and experience. We anticipate faculty applicants to be dedicated to the education of the next generation of subspecialty experts.

New England in spirit and cosmopolitan in sensibility, Greenwich is an affluent community located in beautiful Fairfield County, Connecticut. Greenwich not only boasts convenient rail access to New Haven and New York City, but it is also safe, family-friendly, and offers a multitude of local attractions, from beach access and sprawling parks to world-class shopping and dining. With just a short commute to Yale University, as well as to Yale Neurology’s clinic location, Fairfield is an ideal location to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and be board certified/board eligible in Neurology and have completed a fellowship in General Neurology. Applicants must meet the criteria for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut. Faculty rank will be based on experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and three contact references by applying the following link: apply.interfolio.com/184551

For additional information, please contact YSMNeurology.facultyaffairs@yale.edu

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.

Job details

Title
Assistant Professor, General Neurology
Employer
Yale University
Location
Fairfield
Published
Aug 26, 2026
Closes:
Oct 25, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Medicine
Field
Neurology

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need to apply for the Assistant Professor, General Neurology role?

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible in Neurology. A completed fellowship in General Neurology is required, and applicants must meet Connecticut medical licensure criteria. The position is ideal for physicians with clinical expertise in adult general neurology, interest in clinical trials, and commitment to teaching. Explore more academic faculty jobs or review how to prepare a competitive academic CV.

📝How do I apply for this Yale neurology faculty position?

Submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and three contact references via the Interfolio portal at apply.interfolio.com/184551. The search reviews applications immediately and continues until the position is filled. For guidance, see free academic resume templates or winning CV strategies.

📍Where is the practice location for this Assistant Professor, General Neurology job?

The practice location is in Fairfield County, Connecticut, specifically the Greenwich area. This Ivy League practice setting offers convenient rail access to New Haven and New York City, plus beach access, parks, shopping, and dining. Learn more about Ivy League schools or explore university jobs in the region.

🧠What does the Division of General Neurology at Yale do?

The Division of General Neurology evaluates and treats all neurological conditions, including the Yale Headache Center and Yale Neurology Resident Clinics. It operates the Neurology Urgent Access Clinic (NUAC) to expedite urgent patient evaluations and coordinates internal referrals to sub-specialists. If you are interested in clinical or research roles, browse clinical research jobs or research jobs.

🏫Are there teaching and research opportunities in this neurology faculty role?

Yes, the position includes teaching of residents and fellows and offers participation in clinical trials. Yale provides a collaborative, supportive, and mentored environment that promotes career growth and individual programmatic development. Explore more faculty positions or higher ed career advice.

💼What is the salary range, and who can I contact with questions?

The posting does not list a specific salary range; rank and salary are based on education and experience. For more information, contact YSMNeurology.facultyaffairs@yale.edu. You can also compare academic pay using professor salaries by institution and discipline.

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