Assistant Professor Neurology MS Division

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an academically oriented Assistant Professor to join its Multiple Sclerosis Division. The faculty member will provide comprehensive neurological care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and health counseling, focusing on patients with Multiple Sclerosis and related neurological conditions. The position includes teaching and mentoring medical students, neurology residents, and Multiple Sclerosis fellows; conducting and participating in clinical research, clinical trials, and scholarly activities; and providing educational seminars and consultative services to promote awareness and advance the understanding and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. The faculty member is responsible for teaching, research, service, related administrative activities, academic advising, and other duties as assigned. The role reports to a Chair or another appropriate higher-level administrator of a state university.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited institution, or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization, with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent; obtain and maintain a full unrestricted Florida Medical License.
Maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and medical staff membership in good standing at hospitals where clinical duties are performed.
Participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
Be board certified or board eligible in Multiple Sclerosis.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and hospital medical care, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment or therapy.
Prepare medical records and correspondence related to patient care.
Provide preventive medicine health counseling to patients.
Teach fellows, residents, and medical students in the Department of Neurology.
Conduct research and studies for the Multiple Sclerosis Division.
Serve as a principal investigator for Multiple Sclerosis studies.
Participate in clinical research, clinical trials, and scholarly activities.
Provide educational seminars and consultative services related to Multiple Sclerosis.
Perform teaching, research, service, related administrative activities, and academic advising.
Represent the university, college or school, or department as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.