Chair, Department of Neuroscience

The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic research in neuroscience or appropriately related fields. Exceptional accomplishments as a researcher and academician are a must, as the chair’s duties will include continuing the research program as well as supervising and maintaining academic activities. As an oversight position, the chair of neuroscience will ensure that department faculty work in conjunction with one another and with other groups across the college and campus, sharing research resources whenever possible. This will also include administrative, teaching, laboratory, and mentoring support. Responsibilities include: Grow the department research faculty and research portfolio and provide oversight for the department’s research portfolio. Facilitate faculty mentoring in research. Facilitate an environment of collaborative research and conduct, including maintaining records of accomplishments and facilitating the acquisition of external funding. Continue their independent research in line with the goals of the department. Publish in peer-reviewed literature as an author and co-author. Provide oversight for the department’s educational portfolio. Participate in and advocate for quality teaching programs for all learners within the department. Assign faculty to teaching roles and manage the distribution of educational assignments among faculty. Mentor faculty in various professorial series and oversee the academic development and productivity of the department. Required qualifications include: Outstanding national/international reputation in neuroscience research, including a strong history of extramural funding and current extramural funding. Demonstrated leadership experience, with preference for previous experience in administrative positions in an academic medical center setting. Proven record of recruitment, mentorship, and retention of talent. Demonstrated track record of teaching undergraduate and medical students, as well as research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Preferred qualifications include a strong visionary and inspirational leader who can artfully convey a long-term vision for the department yet is equally skilled at implementing a detailed plan to achieve that vision. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. The university provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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