Assistant Professor of Clinical - Neurology, Cognitive

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Cognitive Disorders Division

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Clinical (part-time)

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor Level (part-time), on the clinical educator track in Cognitive Disorders Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

The candidate will carry out clinical care primarily at several Neurology satellite clinics. Six sessions a week will be required, as well as 2-4 weeks inpatient coverage at UHealth Tower during the year.

The incumbent will participate in research projects and in the education of neurology residents and fellows along with conducting research and mentoring residents/fellows with their research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Care for patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings throughout UHealth

• Train/mentor residents and fellows to increase their clinical fund of knowledge and interest/success with academic research

• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences

• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent). Cognitive Fellowship is also required, and Neurology board certification is strongly recommended

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)

• Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees.

• Good organizational skills.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work conditions: work is normally performed in an indoor office environment. Subject to frequent interruptions.

• Physical Activity Requirements:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or by telephone.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment.

• Reaching to retrieve and maintain files.

• ·Bending, pushing, moving and lifting files, documents and objects weighing up to approximately 15-20 pounds.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG