Neuromuscular Disorders - Health Sciences Clinical Professor or Clin X Series Open Ranks

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking candidates for a full-time faculty positions. The University of California (UC), Irvine is nationally and internationally recognized for clinical and translational research excellence in rare and ultrarare neuromuscular disorders. .

Applicants must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank. Applications are being sought from candidates who possess M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees in the field of Neuroscience, Neurology or equivalent. Positions are dependent upon funding. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support

Candidates will primarily provide excellent clinical service, with particular focus on one or more sub-specialties within Neuromuscular Medicine. There will be additional expectations for teaching students and residents, engagement in research, and performance of university and public service. We encourage applicants who have expertise in the fields of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and myopathy, including myositis and other muscle disorders, to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in clinical trials, including gene therapy or cellular treatments for neuromuscular disease, and who complement the department's existing strengths in neuroscience and neuromuscular disorders.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is an essential criteria for appointment in this series.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

UC Irvine, located in Orange County with a population of more than three million, has a distinguished tradition of excellence in clinical neuroscience.

For more information about the Department of Neurology, [https://www.neurology.uci.edu/]

Substantive inquiries about the position should be directed to:

Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil

Professor and Chair

Department of Neurology

[chenchcl@hs.uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI RECRUIT located at: [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08972]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of Clinical and Research Interest
4. Teaching Statement
5. Diversity Statement
6. Contact Information for 3-5 References

Department: https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate training and experience, postgraduate clinical training, and eligibility for one of the medical specialty boards. Candidate must demonstrate teaching ability or have a clear potential as a clinical teacher.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.