"Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurology"

Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Neurology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Neurology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and appointment as the Endow Parker Webber Chair in Neurology. We are seeking faculty candidates with a strong record of neuroscience research achievement and extramural funding with focus in neuroimmunology, neurodegenerative disease, or related programs.

Position Summaries and Duties:

• Conduct a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, or related disciplines.
• Maintain an active record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Provide mentorship to junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, residents, and medical students.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and service missions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university to strengthen neuroscience research.

Collaborative Opportunities:

• Engage with the Translational Neuroscience Program at Wayne State University, a multidisciplinary research initiative that bridges basic science and clinical investigation.
• Collaborate with several neuroscience programs within the faculty from Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Pharmacology, and the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, among others.
• Access to outstanding shared core research facilities, advanced imaging resources, molecular and genomic cores, and translational partnerships that foster innovative neuroscience discovery and application.

Compensation and Support: This is a full-time, tenured position with a competitive start-up package and research support.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research plan, and statement of teaching philosophy.

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Maysaa Basha, Chair
mmerhi@med.wayne.edu

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Valid Michigan medical license needed for MD’s.
• Rank commensurate with credentials.
• Board certified/board eligible

Preferred qualifications:

• Established track record of sustained extramural funding. Strong record of scholarship and academic productivity over the past 5 years. Evidence of successful mentorship in research and/or clinical settings. Leadership experience in academic or scientific organizations. Experience with center or program project grants is highly desirable.

School/College/Division: H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department: H0611

Employment type: Regular Employee, Job type: Full Time, Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary, Salary minimum: TBD, Salary hire maximum: TBD