Location
Iowa City, IA | United States
Job description
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FACULTY
Requisition # 75078
Position Basics
Type of Position CLINICAL-TRACK
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on: Thursday, December 21st, 2023
College: Carver College of Medicine
Department: Neurology
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Position :
The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology is recruiting a faculty member in Neuropsychology. The appointment will be on the clinical track at a rank based on qualifications. The position requires the delivery of clinical neuropsychological services, including assessment and rehabilitation, under the auspices of the Benton Neuropsychology Clinic. The Benton Clinic follows a flexible battery, hypothesis- driven approach to assessment, using many instruments that were created at Iowa by Arthur Benton, a founder of the field.
The Benton Clinic is staffed by neuropsychologists and postdoctoral residents, and a technician- based testing approach is utilized. Neuropsychologists in the clinic have extensive contact with leading scientists in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience. Neuropsychologists work in direct collaboration with neurologists and other physicians, and have access to daily case conferences, grand rounds, special lectures, and numerous outstanding educational opportunities. The Benton Clinic also has close ties with the Neuroscience PhD Program and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa. The Clinic functions in a spacious area of the University Hospitals, in the Department of Neurology, and provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitation services. The patient population is comprised primarily of adults with neurological disease including degenerative conditions, stroke, epilepsy, tumor, head injury, and movement disorders.
The Department of Neurology is made up of more than 40 full-time faculty members who provide local, national and international leadership across a range of neurology subspecialties, including Cognitive Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Clinical Electrophysiology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology/ Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuropsychology, and Sleep Disorders. The Department of Neurology has a long tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed research infrastructure, and an outstanding patient population that supports efforts in a variety of areas of clinical and research investigations.
The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College’s over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs.
The University of Iowa is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 20 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family-friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked public schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit , and .
For a complete listing of job qualifications, benefits overview and to apply for this position, please visit our website at reference requisition #75078
Contact: Heather Youngquist, Human Resources Manager, Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Healthcare. Email: heather-youngquist @ uiowa.edu .
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. Education Requirement:
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Completion of APA-accredited internship and APPCN-approved postdoctoral residency or equivalent set of educational and clinical training experiences
Required Qualifications:
- Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Iowa
- Board certified or board eligible in Neuropsychology
- Demonstrated experience in teaching practicum students and postdoctoral residents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment
Desirable Qualifications:
- Significant track record of academic accomplishment
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Number of References: 3
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. Contact Information
Contact: Heather M Youngquist - heather-youngquist @ uiowa.edu
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Pappajohn Pavilion
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Institutional Equity , 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds @uiowa.edu , to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
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