Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics Neurology

School/College School of Medicine Title Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics Neurology Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, in partnership with Children's of Alabama, invites applications for the position of Division Director of Pediatric Neurology. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a visionary and collaborative physician to shape the future of pediatric neurology in a premier academic institution in which neuroscience is a priority research focus. You will practice in a large, free-standing children's hospital which is the sole provider of many quaternary services for the state.

As Division Director, you will lead an accomplished and cohesive team with wide expertise, dedicated to clinical excellence, innovative research, and outstanding education. You will have the opportunity to elevate every facet of the division's work\u2014expanding subspecialty programs, fostering high-impact research, and mentoring and sponsoring talented faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Guide the clinical, educational, and research missions of the division in alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
• Career development: Serve as a mentor, sponsor, and role model to faculty, fellows, residents, and students.
• Clinical Excellence: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based neurological care. Advance programs that support interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered innovation.
• Educational Leadership: Oversee excellent fellowship and resident training programs, ensuring a dynamic learning environment that meets accreditation standards and fosters continuous professional development.
• Research Advancement: Promote a culture of discovery by supporting faculty research, identifying funding opportunities, and encouraging collaborative and translational initiatives.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage the division's budget, personnel, and strategic planning. Ensure the efficient use of resources and the highest standards of patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree with board certification in Pediatric Neurology.
• A national reputation for excellence in clinical care, research, and/or medical education.
• Demonstrated success in faculty mentorship, team leadership, and program development.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration across departments and disciplines.
• A strong scholarship record, including peer-reviewed publications and external funding, is highly desirable.
• Leadership experience in an academic or healthcare setting is preferred.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the rare opportunity to lead within a dynamic and collaborative environment at the intersection of top-tier academic medicine and one of the country's busiest and most respected Children's hospitals. You will work alongside talented colleagues in a strong pediatric department committed to growth, innovation, and impact. Our Division of Pediatric Neurology houses expertise in epilepsy, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular disorders, pediatric stroke, neonatal neurology, neurodegenerative disorders, and rare neurogenetic disorders. Strong institutional partnerships with pediatric neurosurgery, adult neurology and the Department of Neurosciences create extraordinary opportunity for a leader seeking to elevate pediatric neurology to new heights.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been named #1 America's Best Large Employer by Forbes magazine, as well as best employer for diversity among colleges and universities. The university is a successful biomedical research institution ranked in the top 5% of NIH awards with research expenditures of $780 million in FY2023.

Children's of Alabama is the only free-standing children's hospital in the state with more than 680,000 patient visits and 16,000 admissions per year. In the 2023 Best Children's Hospitals rankings, COA was ranked #1 in the Southeast Region.

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a metropolitan population of over 1 million. The city is thriving with a vibrant restaurant and arts scene in a revitalized downtown, leading to its recognition in 2022 as a top place to visit in the world by Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler. Birmingham and the surrounding metropolitan area feature many outdoor parks and entertainment spaces as well as easy driving access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches.

Compensation & Benefits

Positions offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity and leadership.

Required Qualifications

MD, PhD, DO

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2659P Open Date 06/16/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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