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Diversified Search Group

Director, Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence

Diversified Search Group, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


Director, Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence

UT Health San Antonio is seeking highly accomplished candidates with exemplary academic and administrative leadership experience. They should have a renowned reputation in the study of Parkinson’s Disease, and an established, funded research program. We are seeking visionary builders that will propel the Perry and Ruby Stevens Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence to further prominence by leveraging the combined strengths of their team, existing UT Health San Antonio resources, and strategic new recruitments.The ideal candidate is a visionary scholar, capable of leading the Center and bringing in their own research portfolio. The successful candidate will be a recognized scholar and forward-thinking leader, one with a distinguished record of achievement in research, mentorship, and team science. Successful applicants will have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to lead the Center and position it among the top centers in the country and the world.The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package, salary, and state-of-the-art laboratory space. The candidate will be encouraged to establish an outstanding externally funded research program in Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders, engage in productive scientific collaborations, and provide exemplary mentorship for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents.Earned a PhD, MD, or an MD/PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible for appointment as an associate or full professor.Demonstrated a record of scholarly productivity, significant history of independent NIH funding related to Parkinson’s Disease, and involvement in academic societies at a national level in relevant fields of study.Demonstrated leadership experience.Proven track-record of supporting high quality multidisciplinary science and fostering innovation in research.Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with other units. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a track record of promoting an inclusive culture.UT Health San Antonio, part of The University of Texas System, is the major source of health professions education and life sciences research in South Texas and is a major center for patient care in South Texas. The Health Science Center is composed of eight campuses across San Antonio and South Texas. It has 4.5 million square feet of owned and leased facilities for education, research, treatment and administration. The University employs approximately 5,400 full-time faculty and staff and has a budget of approximately $806 million. UT Health San Antonio is composed of five schools: Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing. The University offers over 55 degree programs. More than 3,200 students a year train in an environment that involves more than 100 affiliated hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities in South Texas. UT Health San Antonio has over 50 accredited ACGME Residency and fellowship programs with over 700 residents who learn and work in San Antonio and Lower Rio Grande Valley campuses in teaching hospitals.UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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