Division Chief, Vascular Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Professor) (Tenure Track)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Physicians

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req22620

Department: Neurology

Medical Sub-Speciality: Neurology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a Division Chief of Vascular Neurology who is also a Physician-Scientist to lead our expanding stroke and cerebrovascular program. This tenure-eligible position offers competitive resources, including startup funding, laboratory space, and leadership support.

The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized leader in vascular neurology, committed to clinical excellence, research innovation, mentorship, and program development. They will provide strategic direction for the division, oversee clinical care and quality initiatives, lead a research program, and contribute to the education and training of future vascular neurologists.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Administration: Oversee the division's strategic growth, faculty recruitment, and program development while ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
• Clinical Excellence: Supervise and enhance stroke and cerebrovascular care, develop clinical programs, and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Research & Scholarship: Maintain an independent, funded research program, foster collaborations, mentor faculty and trainees in scholarly work, and secure extramural research funding.
• Education & Mentorship: Provide leadership in resident, fellow, and medical student education, including training and mentorship.
• Institutional & National Engagement: Represent vascular neurology at institutional, regional, and national levels, advocate for resources, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage division finances, optimize clinical and research revenue, and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree
• Board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical license in Arizona
• Leadership experience in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Established record of extramural research funding
• Experience leading clinical programs, research initiatives, or academic divisions.
• National recognition in stroke research or vascular neurology.
• Commitment to mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenture Information: Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Denise Brodigan | denisebrodigan@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter