Assistant Professor Neuroimmunology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position for its Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program. Responsibilities include participation in clinical activities, clinical trials, and associated teaching activities. Emphasis for the position is for candidates with prior leadership experience and ability/interest in assuming division head responsibilities.

New faculty members will have access to a wide array of clinical resources and academic opportunities. They will join an active Division of three MS/neuroimmunology fellowship-trained adult neurologists, and one MS/neuroimmunology fellowship-trained child neurologist. They will provide patient care with a multidisciplinary team in the James Q. Miller Multiple Sclerosis Clinic including neuropsychology, neuropharmacy, therapy services, and medical social work. More information about the clinic can be found at:

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The teaching mission of the Division includes a joint Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology Fellowship Program, and working closely with superb neurology residents and medical students in the UVA School of Medicine. Additionally, the UVA Department of Neurology affords numerous collaborative research opportunities including the Department of Neurosciences and Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG) ~~~/ , the UVA Brain Institute ~~~/ , and the Integrated Translational Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) ~~~/ supported by the NIH Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) program.

The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, a setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life and is often ranked among the best places to live in the United States. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit ~~~ .

Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to your application. Position will remain open until filled. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy.

For additional information about the position, please contact Binit B. Shah, MD, via email at ~~~ .

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Recruiter at ~~~.

Education: MD, DO or equivalent by appointment start date.

Experience: Subspecialty training in MS/Neuroimmunology is required.

Licensure: Board-certified or board-eligible at the time of hire in Neurology.

Complete an application online with the following documents

• Cover letter

• CV/resume

• Statement of contributions or potential contributions to the UVA Health ASPIRE (~~~) values.

• Professional reference list

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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