Assistant Instructor
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Job Number: 852419
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Job Number: 852419
Category: Faculty and Physicians
The role of Assistant Instructor will be at the forefront of neurosurgical advancements.
Collaborate with neurosurgeons in Neurological Surgery: Work closely to assist in complex surgeries, gaining hands-on experience to refine surgical skills.
Patient assessment and diagnosis: Conduct evaluations of patients with neurological disorders, helping to determine the most appropriate surgical interventions.
Surgical procedures: Participate in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and neuromodulation, playing a vital role in the surgical team.
Research and innovation: Engage in ongoing research projects, contributing to the development of new techniques and therapies in functional neurosurgery.
Provide post-operative care, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Share knowledge with residents and medical students, help to shape the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Expectations will include teaching and academic responsibilities in preparation for a career in academic medicine.
Completed residency in neurological surgery in good standing from an American program and must be eligible for a Texas Medical License application.
Interested and qualified surgeons should apply online.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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