Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is apremier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the Schoolof Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care andeducation. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunityemployer.
Unit: School of Medicine
Department:
Neurology
The Department of Neurology has a talented, robust team of morethan 70 faculty members spanning nine divisions includesrepresentatives from every neurology subspecialty in adult andchild neurology, plus award-winning educators, clinical andtranslational neuroscientists and master clinicians.
The Department of Neurology’s vision is to provide the bestpatient-centered neurological care while fostering the careerdevelopment, education and training of our team members. Weendeavor to realize this vision by fulfilling the following threemissions:
Improve the lives of children and adults with neurologicaldisorders through compassionate, high-quality medical care andpatient education.
Provide exceptional education to our students, residents, fellows and the wider community of medical professionals.
Advance the knowledge of neurological diseases by activelydeveloping innovative treatments through basic, translational andclinical research.
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Department ofNeurology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patientcentered neurological care for adults and children, performtranslational and clinical research to further understanding ofdisease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the nextgeneration of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Neurology isseeking a full-time member to join our expanding clinical andresearch enterprises in the Division of Movement Disorders. Thisposition will provide patient care, engage in medical student andneurology resident and fellow education, and participate inclinical research.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Primary clinical responsibilities includecare of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with anemphasis on movement disorders.
2. Teaching Faculty member will teach medical studentsand housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop aseries of formal conferences for the housestaff and studentsemphasizing issues in movement disorders. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.
3. Research The Division of Movement Disorders is engagedin clinical and translation research projects. The faculty memberwill be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.
4. Service Faculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, aswell as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Minimum QualificationsBC/BE in Neurology
Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position:
No
ORP Eligible: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months:12 Months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Eric Hunsley
Contact Email: Eric.Hunsley@vcuhealth.org
