Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis

The Department of Neurology, University of California, Irvine seeks an outstanding, fellowship trained Neurologist in the field of Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis to take a leadership role in developing the clinical service for patients with MS and other neuroimmunological disorders, clinical research and trials. The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank commensurate with experience. The candidate will join an active clinical and research program that has been designated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a “Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center” as well as a “Collaborative Multiple Sclerosis Research Center”. The MS clinic is on the campus of the University of California, Irvine and is the only academic MS program serving the ~3 million people in the Orange County area. The candidate is expected to develop a robust clinical practice with significant activity in clinical trials. Involvement in medical student education and our residency training program is also expected. The applicant must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and fellowship in the field of Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis. Salary, rank, and other clinical series may be considered depending on qualifications.

Professional qualifications:

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology with clinical fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis/neuroimmunology.
• Eligibility to obtain an active and unrestricted medical practice license to practice in the State of California.
• Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology and hold medical staff privileges with the UCI Medical Center.
• Rank and academic track will be commensurate with candidate experience and credentials.

Personal qualifications/experience:

• Dedication to patients, their families, and providing excellent service.
• Interest and experience in working in a collaborative comprehensive neurosciences center.
• Active involvement with international, national, and/or regional professional societies preferred.
• Interests in teaching and/or clinical research/clinical trials.

Substantive inquiries about the positions should be directed to:
Claire Henchcliffe, MD DPhil, FAAN FANA
Dr. Stanley van den Noort Endowed Chair in Neurology
Professor, Neurology
Department of Neurology
[chenchcl@hs.uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI’s RECRUIT located at [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF07694]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Clinical and Research Interest
• Teaching Statement
• Diversity Statement
• Contact Information for 3-4 References

For more information about the Department of Neurology, click here: [https://www.neurology.uci.edu/]

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology with clinical fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis/neuroimmunology.
• Eligibility to obtain an active and unrestricted medical practice license to practice in the State of California.
• Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology and hold medical staff privileges with the UCI Medical Center.
• Rank and academic track will be commensurate with candidate experience and credentials.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

• Misc / Additional - Contact Information for 3-4 References

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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 nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.