Tenured Faculty Position – Associate/Full Professor
Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine

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.  For candidates with the appropriate research focus, there is also the possibility of a joint appointment in the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• 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.

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.

Contact: Maysaa Basha, MD Department Chair mmerhi@med.wayne.edu

Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine
University Health Center, UHC – 8th floor 4201 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201

Application Link: https://jobs.wayne.edu, apply for req3029