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TENURE-TRACK OR TENURED FACULTY APPOINTMENT IN NEURODEGENERATION RESEARCH

Department of Neurology
University of California Irvine (UCI)

UCI invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured, in-line position at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank to join the faculty of the Department of Neurology in the School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine.

Ideal applicants will be employing molecular, cellular, neurobiological, imaging, and/or genetic approaches to the study of neurodegenerative disease, including ALS, or other neurodegenerative disorders, with an emphasis on translational application. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, will demonstrate potential for outstanding future achievement, and will have a desire to participate in an exciting, interactive, collegial, and rapidly growing neuroscience and neurological disease research community.

Applicants should hold a M.D., Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s) along with evidence of a rigorous research program, a strong track record of publications, and extramural funding, along with an international reputation.

Applicants will be expected to contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and will demonstrate a commitment to leadership and service at UCI and wider communities. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to mount a productive and innovative research program, obtain extramural funding, and actively participate in graduate student, medical student, and resident education. The successful candidate will be able to leverage existing resources and strengths of UCI Health and its campus partners, that include the Neurotherapeutics and Neurodegeneration Collaboratory, the UCI Center for Neurotherapeutics, the NCATS-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), the UCI Institute for Precision Health, the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center (SCRC), and the CIRM-supported Alpha Clinic. The successful candidate will be expected to support the graduate student and resident training education in clinical and basic neurosciences and in biomedical sciences. Researchers at UCI also benefit from outstanding resources and collaborators housed in UCI Beall Applied Innovation, the UCI Health Beckman Laser Institute, the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping, and the Genomic Research & Technology core hub, among others.

We expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a genuine commitment to service activities within the local, national, and international community. For physician-scientist applicants, there will be opportunities for maintaining an active clinical presence in our robust neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders clinics.

Link to Apply: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09272

Applicants should submit the following documents:

a) Research Statement (not to exceed 3 pages).

1. An overview of grant funding and research projects currently being performed, as well as an outlook on future research directions.

b) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (1-2 pages).
This statement should:

1. Indicate the candidate’s teaching experiences to date, including experience with teaching/lecturing to undergraduates/graduate students, or other populations, as well as their areas of interest. This should also include mentorship that they have given to others in the line of research or outreach activities, including undergraduates, graduate students, and junior faculty.
2. Detail the candidate’s teaching approaches and philosophies, as to how they will engage in effective teaching strategies.
3. Provide evidence of effectiveness of previous teaching.
4. See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement - https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/

c) Leadership and Service Statement (1 page).
Provide examples of contributions to leadership and service including formal positions held on your campus, field and community. Describe specific initiatives you have led and the impact of these activities.
Detail any leadership and service positions you would be interested and willing to take on at UCI.

d) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement (1 page).
Applicants will be evaluated on potential to contribute to inclusive excellence in areas of service, teaching and research. This statement should provide specific examples of your interests and activities in supporting inclusive excellence. Guidance on what to include in this statement can be found here: https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/.

The statement will be evaluated based on the specific criteria below.

1. Indicate how you have demonstrated awareness of the issues faced by historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged groups and the benefits of a diverse and inclusive university community.
2. Provide evidence (if any) of your track record and success in activities aimed at reducing barriers in education or research for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
3. Detail specific plans (if any) to contribute to existing campus programs, initiate new activities, or participate in national or off-campus organizations.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Al La Spada, Director of the UCI Neurodegeneration and Neurotherapeutics Collaboratory: alaspada@uci.edu

UCI Health
Founded in 1965, UCI Health is a U.S. News & World Report top hospital and UCI is a top-10 public university. It houses multiple NIH-funded centers, including the ADRC, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC), and Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS). In addition to renowned Schools of Engineering, and Computer science, newer programs include the Samueli Institute for Integrative Health and new Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Population & Public Health in the UCI College of Health Sciences. UCI is Orange County’s largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.