Assistant Associate

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a stroke neurologist interested in pursuing an academic career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

• This position is full time, 100%

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. 

• This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10001796; please note that two total vacancies exist. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates on both the CHS and CT tracks.

• This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• In the Clinician Teacher (CT) Track, faculty provide patient care as their primary responsibility (90%); clinical teaching is expected. The remaining 10% of time is dedicated to research, teaching and/or service, depending on the candidate's interest.

• If candidate chooses to pursue research, efforts could include clinical trials or collaborations with established researchers. Teaching efforts are typically within the context of the clinical practice and include teaching of medical students, residents and/or fellows; however, other classroom opportunities exist.

• Clinical activities include inpatient services and outpatient stroke clinics at the UW Hospital, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital or other affiliated locations. Candidates will provide telestroke consultations with regional partners and provide neurohospitalist coverage for general neurology services. Neuro ICU staffed by neuro-intensivists.

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. 

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology has over 65 faculty and 25 advanced practice providers located at 20 S. Park/Meriter Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and UW Health Clinics. This is a diverse group of generalists and specialists that provides primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

UW Health is a nationally certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. The growing stroke division consists of 12 faculty, 6 neurohospitalist advance practice providers (APPs), and a robust residency and vascular neurology fellowship program. This position works collaboratively with colleagues in neurosurgery, neuroradiology and other colleagues as part of the comprehensive stroke care team.

Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Compensation:

Negotiable, Annual (12 months)

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed a neurology residency program

• Stroke, Neurocritical Care, or Neurohospitalist fellowship training or equivalent experience required.

• Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in one of the following: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP).

• Must have a WI medical license by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track. 

Education:

MD or DO or equivalent is required by the start date.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
• List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 14, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Caitlin Spaulding,[email protected], 608-265-1325

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

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