Exciting EPILEPTOLOGIST Opportunity at University of Iowa

Position Description:

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology is recruiting a faculty member specializing in Epilepsy. The appointment will be on the tenure or clinical track at a rank based on qualifications. The position involves delivery of outpatient care in the Department of Neurology’s Epilepsy Clinic, attending on the inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, reading EEG and IOM studies in the EEG laboratory, and taking EEG call. The successful candidate will join a group of six adult epileptologists and two additional EEG/IOM readers. The University of Iowa Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is the only NAEC Level 4 epilepsy center in the state of Iowa.

Required Qualifications:     

• MD / DO degree or equivalent
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Neurology
• Completion of a fellowship in EEG, Epilepsy, or Clinical Neurophysiology
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Iowa
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology, with added qualification in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology
• Demonstrated experience in teaching students and residents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:      

• Significant track record of academic or educational accomplishment
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

For more information, please contact:

Melissa Middleton

Sr. Recruiter, University of Iowa

Melissa-Middleton@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.

The University of Iowa Health System (UI Health) is a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with the University of Iowa, encompassing UI Hospitals & Clinics, UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Established with a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, UI Health serves as a hub for healthcare innovation in Iowa and beyond. UI Hospitals & Clinics, the flagship hospital of UI Health, is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and has been recognized as the 11th best employer for diversity in the healthcare sector, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We offer specialized care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and organ transplantation.

As Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, we provide advanced treatments and therapies, integrating research discoveries into patient care to improve outcomes and quality of life. Our research enterprise is led by the Carver College of Medicine, renowned for its pioneering discoveries and advancements in biomedical sciences. Faculty and researchers at the Carver College of Medicine conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, and public health. This research not only expands scientific knowledge but also translates into innovative treatments and therapies that benefit patients worldwide.