Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Concussion & Sports Neurology Clinician Educator in

Overview

The Division of Headache and Facial Pain in the Department of Neurology at Stanford University seeks a board-certified or board-eligible adult neurologist specializing in adult concussion and sports neurology to join the Department as Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator Line. The major criterion for appointment in the Clinician Educator Line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have fellowship training in concussion and sports neurology or extensive experience in those areas. The successful applicant should have an interest and expertise in the diagnosis and management of concussion and other traumatic brain injury in the outpatient setting and a demonstrated commitment to teaching students, residents, and fellows. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (including Concussion Physical Therapy, Neuropsychology, Headache Medicine, Otoneurology) and other departments and disciplines. Necessary qualifications include an MD or equivalent degree, ABPN certification or eligibility, and eligibility for a California medical license.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with concussion and other traumatic brain injury at the main Stanford Neurology clinic site in Palo Alto and possibly other sites. There is no required inpatient time.
• Teach rotating medical students, neurology residents, and headache medicine fellows in clinic and during formal didactic sessions.
• For qualified candidates, participate in research, quality improvement, and development of innovative care programs. The specific breakdown of time per responsibility is negotiable.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• ABPN certification or eligibility
• Eligibility for a California medical license
• Fellowship training in concussion and sports neurology or extensive experience in concussion/sports neurology is preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Neurology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values in their research and teaching statements.

Application Process

Applications can be submitted via Stanford University’s Faculty Positions website. Please include your CV, a brief candidate statement, and the names of three references. To begin, please click on the Apply Now button at the following link: http://Facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494869. For questions, contact Dr. Niushen Zhang, Search Committee Chair, Neurology Faculty Affairs at neurofacultysearch@stanford.edu. To expedite response, please include your name and “Concussion and Sports Neurology CE Search” in the email subject line. It is not permissible to accept applications via email; applications must be submitted through the Stanford Faculty Positions link above.

Salary and Benefits

California Pay Transparency Information — the expected base pay range for this position is: Clinical Assistant Professor: $241,000 - $259,000; Clinical Associate Professor: $274,000 - $292,000; Clinical Professor: $319,000 - $331,000. The pay range reflects base pay and does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive programs. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Advertised: 22 Jul 2025 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.