Description

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics in the Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) seeks a qualified candidate for an open-rank, twelve-month faculty position within the Division of Pediatric Neurology.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology care and will participate in the academic missions of the Division, including teaching and scholarly activity. Clinical responsibilities will support the clinical programs and patient care needs of the Division, including pediatric epilepsy care.

Faculty are encouraged to pursue scholarly initiatives consistent with their clinical and academic

interests. Opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and intramural research support are available to promote professional development and advancement along the faculty track.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology is based at Children's of Alabama, the state's only freestanding children's hospital and a major regional referral center. Faculty supervise fellows, residents, and medical students in a collaborative academic environment with strong opportunities for clinical innovation and professional growth.

Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Neurology. Physicians and clinical faculty candidates employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and include a guaranteed salary with productivity-based incentive opportunities.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2818P

Open Date
04/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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