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University of California-Davis

Child Neurologist

University of California-Davis, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $375,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan

Application Window

Open date:

October 11, 2024

Most recent review date:

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:

Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description The Department of Neurology, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Child Neurologist to join our growing Child Neurology section. The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank commensurate with experience. The primary responsibilities of the position include inpatient and outpatient care; teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; developing research and creative work; and providing University and public service. The candidate will share in the call responsibilities of the inpatient consultation service. The candidate will join four Child Neurologists, five Pediatric Epileptologists, and two Nurse Practitioners in delivering care at UC Davis Children's Hospital and a state-of-the-art outpatient clinic. UC Davis Health serves an expansive catchment area in northern California to the Oregon and Nevada borders through the Children's Hospital and a well-established telemedicine program. The UC Davis Children's Hospital has a 13-bed pediatric emergency department, 49-bed nationally-ranked Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) averaging more than 500 admissions per year, 24-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) averaging more than 1,600 admissions annually, 48-bed Pediatrics floor, and 6 operating rooms in the Children's Surgery Center. The Child Neurology Residency Program began in July 2023, with its inaugural class of trainees beginning neurology rotations in 2025. The UC Davis Department of Neurology and UC Davis Health teaching hospital are nationally ranked in US News & World Report. The department continues to expand with over 80 clinical faculty across all neurological specialties with excellent nursing, staff, neuropsychology, social work, and pharmacological support. Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application) * MD, DO or MD/PhD

* California Medical license or license eligibility

* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment Additional qualifications

(required at time of start) * Completion of an ACGME approved residency program in child neurology before start date

* Board certification or eligibility in Child Neurology by the ABPN on or before start date Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) * To be eligible for the Clinical Neurology series, evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials is preferred

* This position is open to comprehensive/general Child Neurology as well as all subspecialty interests. Interest in inpatient neurology is encouraged/preferred. Application Requirements

Document requirements Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06738

Help contact:

margodfrey@ucdavis.edu About UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Sacramento, CA