This position has overall responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate medical education and for the residency program in Neurology. In addition, the Chair has accountability for the administration of all departmental operations.

The Department of Neurology at Southern Illinois University is committed to excellence and innovative research in neuroscience and clinical therapeutics. The Center for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders is one of three designated Alzheimer Assistance Centers in the State of Illinois and has been designated as a Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center. The SIU Stroke Center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings and offers state of the art treatment options to improve outcomes.

SIU School of Medicine has received national recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Two major 500- and 700-bed academic medical facilities serve the community and are teaching sites for SIU and together serve the area as a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Highlights of the position and area include: Combining research and teaching with an active clinical practice which serves more than 1 million area residents. Leading and expanding a dedicated team of neurologists committed to excellence in their field. A highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package and University funded malpractice plan. Great work/life balance in a “Top Places to Live” community. Family oriented communities, excellent schools and affordable housing. Easy access to metropolitan amenities in Chicago and St. Louis.