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Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 12/5/2025
Education / Training
Full Time

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery

Requisition Number
FE04745

Working Title

Department Name
7H853:NEUROSURGERY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

MD or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Must have completed fellowship training in Neurosurgery-Spine.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Job Summary

The College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an Assistant Professor with specialized expertise in spine surgical interventions. The successful candidate will join a growing, collaborative neurosurgical team dedicated to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide advanced spine surgical interventions and patient care.
  • Contribute to clinical program development within the department.
  • Participate in resident and medical student education.
  • Engage in scholarly and/or clinical research activities as appropriate.

Required qualifications include, fellowship training in neurosurgery–spine.

Along with the application, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae. Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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