The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a tenure track neurologist interested in epilepsy to join our faculty. The position involves patient care research and teaching.
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: Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
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
Clinical responsibilities include outpatient epilepsy clinics and may include general neurology resident clinics depending on department needs. When not outpatient attending candidate will participate in IONM epilepsy/EEG attending services UW Health Hospitals and Clinics the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and/or other affiliated regional locations.
A substantial portion of time will be devoted to developing an extramurally funded research program. The candidate will join a team of research faculty and staff conducting cutting-edge research within a collaborative atmosphere.
Teaching efforts would include participation or development of a unique or exceptional teaching program in a clinical or classroom setting including but not limited to lectures seminars one-on-one clinical setting program or course director etc. Additional teaching responsibilities would include teaching medical students residents and fellows within the context of the candidates clinical practice.
Teach medical students resident and fellows.
Tenure track faculty contribute to missions through research education and service. Clinician faculty are expected to participate in clinical practice as part of the service mission. Clinical expectations could include activities up to 50% time; however effort splits can vary depending on the individuals area of interest.
The successful candidate will also participate in professional public and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
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.
Madison is the states 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.
Negotiable Annual (12 months)
Must have completed a neurology residency program.
Epilepsy EEG or clinical neurophysiology 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.
Candidates for Associate Professor or Professor must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Tenure track.
MD or DO or equivalent is required by the start date.
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Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 8 2025 however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
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