UNIV - Open Rank - Assistant Professor of Neurology: Epilepsy

Job Description Summary

The Department of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in Epilepsy to join our faculty at the Assistant Professor level. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of a well-established and growing Epilepsy Program within a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care, advancing academic initiatives, and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000985 COM Neurology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

UNIV – Assistant Professor, Neurology (Epilepsy)

Minimum Training and Requirements: MD or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care within the MUSC Epilepsy Program
• Participate actively in the education and mentorship of medical students, neurology residents, and epilepsy fellows
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered epilepsy care
• Engage in scholarly activity, with opportunities to develop an independent or collaborative clinical research program

Program Highlights

The MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest designation awarded by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This distinction reflects our expertise in delivering advanced, comprehensive epilepsy care, including:

• Advanced diagnostic services
• Multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Full spectrum of medical and surgical therapies
• Integrated psychosocial and supportive care

Our program is supported by a dedicated team of clinicians, researchers, and two nurse practitioners working in state-of-the-art facilities designed to meet the complex needs of epilepsy patients.

Research Opportunities

MUSC offers a robust academic environment with extensive opportunities for clinical and translational research collaboration across departments and disciplines. Faculty are supported in developing innovative research programs aligned with their interests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: UNIV-Band 0 (commensurate with experience)
• FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)