Yale University: School of Medicine: Neurosurgery
Location
New Haven
Open Date
Sep 16, 2026
Deadline
Sep 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor with expertise in general neurosurgery, spine and subspecialty interest in the surgical treatment of brain tumors. The interested candidate should have completed an ACGME accredited neurosurgical residency and be interested in joining a busy clinical program. Fellowship training in neurosurgical oncology in primary tumors is required for this position. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible.
Qualifications
The candidate should be facile in the surgical management of spinal disorders and brain tumors with a focus and emphasis on complex primary brain and skull-based tumors (i.e. gliomas, meningiomas, schwannomas). The candidate will be joining a high volume neurosurgical practice with a heavily integrated research enterprise and will be able to develop a robust practice while having the guidance and mentorship of our team. The applicant should have a strong interest in teaching and mentoring with an excellent team of residents and fellows, as well as be committed to enhancing our field with contributions through clinical/translational or basic science research.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, CV and three names of individuals that would support your application.
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.
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.