Open Rank Professor of Neuro-Oncology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an open-rank faculty position for its Neuro-Oncology program. Rank and tenure status are commensurate with training and experience. We have a multidisciplinary, highly integrated program focusing on brain and spinal cord tumors that involves medical and surgical neuro-oncologists, neuropsychologists, radiation specialists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists. In addition to providing state of the art treatment, when appropriate we offer clinical trials for malignant or refractory brain tumors.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVAHealth form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University of Virginia grounds, which provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

UVA Health has the first cancer center in Virginia named a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We are among the elite centers in the United States to receive the NCI's highest designation leading with cutting-edge cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Our programs serve 3.2 million people in Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington DC. Charlottesville is considered among the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and tons of small-town charm. We will offer a competitive salary, space, and a start-up package.

This position will remain open until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Recruiter at ~~~ (~~~)

For additional information about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Howard Goodkin, via email at ~~~

Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, DO or other equivalent terminal degree, and be board-certified or board-eligible at the time of hire. Specialized fellowship training in a related field is strongly preferred.

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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