Mission
The Department of Neurosurgery aims to provide outstanding surgical and general clinical care and support to every patient, conducting superior clinical, translational, and/or laboratory research, and providing exceptional education and training to the next generation of neurosurgeons and neurosurgical researchers.
Vision
With a surgical and research faculty, as well as resident, fellow, and research trainees, the Department of Neurosurgery strives to make innovative contributions to the field of neuroscience. They encourage faculty to forge partnerships to improve health and quality of life throughout the state, region and nation.
Job Summary:
The desired faculty member will play a pivotal role in the skull base surgery practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an academic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts and engaging in cutting-edge research and education while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment including endoscopy, intraoperative MRI, laser interstitial therapy and Varian Edge stereotactic radiosurgery technology.
The strength of the surgical team is augmented by an extremely close collaborative working environment with partners in Otolaryngology, Radiation Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology and others.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:
• Neurosurgical pituitary disorders clinic
◦ Join the endocrinology team in weekly Neurosurgical Pituitary Disorders Clinic where evaluation and management plans for pituitary patients are developed
◦ Perform complex neurosurgical procedures for treatment of such patients
◦ Monitor and follow up on patient progress both in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Non-pituitary skull base program
◦ Participate actively in monthly skull base conferences with multidisciplinary team
◦ Work collaboratively with neurosurgical and otolaryngology partners to care for patients with meningiomas, Schwannoma chordomas, chondrosarcomas, metastasis, and other pathologies involving the skull base
2. Research:
• Engage in clinical and translational laboratory research related to pituitary tumors and other skull base pathologies
• Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to ongoing research projects within the department
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
3. Education:
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in neurosurgery as well as graduate student and/or post-doctoral researchers
• Participate in didactic and clinical teaching activities
• Work with neurosurgical and otolaryngology partners to promote the education of trainees in surgical approaches to skull base pathologies and relevant anatomy related to these approaches. Provide training labs for residents and outside physicians
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and share knowledge with colleagues
4. Collaboration:
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, radiation oncologists, otolaryngologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Participate in case conferences and tumor boards to discuss complex cases
Qualifications:
• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and board-eligible or board-certified in neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in endoscopic skull base surgery
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care, research, and education in a team-based environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A record of scholarly activity, including publications and research contributions, is preferred
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension plan
• Opportunities for professional development and research support
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• Academic appointment fostering collaboration and educational opportunities
This is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of its city, its state, and beyond. This university is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. It was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 2018 Young University Rankings. It offers the third-largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. Situated among major research centers and clinics, the flagship teaching hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care.
Located in the heart of the Southeast, this city is a short drive from Gulf Coast beaches and several of the South's most iconic cities. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, this has been recognized as an “All American City”, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine. In tandem with our institution’s strong diversity efforts, the institution highly encourages candidates from underrepresented minorities to apply.
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| Position #6940-1 |
| Specialty: Neurosurgery |
| Subspecialty: Neurosurgical Oncology/Skull Base |
Region: South
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