The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks an adult non-tenure neuropsychologist to join the Charles Matthews Neuropsychology Program at the UW Hospitals, VA Hospital and UW Health clinics. This position has its home in the Department of Neurology with an affiliate appointment in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Department of Medicine.

The position includes opportunities for teaching, clinical and research activities in an academic environment with adult and pediatric neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurology subspecialists and faculty in other services including neurosurgery, neuroradiology, clinical neurophysiology and basic science departments.

Clinical teaching will involve working with medical learners and Neuropsychology, Neurology and Geriatrics fellows with clinical responsibilities across UW Health clinics including the UW Health Eastpark Clinic, Fitchburg Clinic and the Madison VA GRECC (Geriatrics Research and Clinical Center).

UW Research:
- Ranked 6th overall across the US in volume of research performed
- $1 Billion spent annually on research initiatives
- 17 individual VCRGE research and service centers

Neuropsychology Section, Department of Neurology:

Over the years, faculty within the Section of Neuropsychology have been funded by NIH and private foundations. Research interests include cognitive and behavioral complications of childhood and adult epilepsy, the neurobehavioral outcomes of epilepsy surgery, preclinical Alzheimer's disease and the earliest cognitive, imaging, and lifestyle predictors of incipient disease, depression in temporal lobe epilepsy and understanding the cognitive impact of multiple sclerosis. Faculty staff within the Charles Matthews Neuropsychology Section, UW Health clinics and the VA Hospital. Dr. Matthews was a renowned neuropsychologist who has been regarded as the father of neuropsychology training by the American Psychology Association, and established a distinguished history of clinical service, training, and research. Faculty provide care in the general neuropsychology outpatient clinic, the dementia specific clinics in Neurology and Geriatrics, the adult and pediatric epilepsy clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics for spina bifida, neurocutaneous disorders, and neuro-oncology, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Faculty supervise trainees in neuropsychology at the UW Hospitals and clinics, and William S. Middleton VA Memorial Hospital.

Division of Geriatrics Research:
Funding within the Division of Geriatrics has surpassed $100 Million across various NIH, NIA, VA, HRSA, private industry, and other funding sources. Research interests range from Biology of Aging, to pre-clinical research and clinical research studying the impacts of exercise, pharmaceuticals, diet, and other lifestyles on aging and dementia. A large focus of our funded research is on investigating the causes of Alzheimer's disease, and includes high profile longitudinal studies to collect data across generations of research participants. UW Health

Memory Care Clinics:
Memory Care Clinical Team consists of physicians, neuropsychologists in Neurology and Geriatrics, nurses and social workers who collaboratively work to help determine if patients are experiencing age-related memory or thinking declines, to determine what causes cognitive decline, and to provide care management of impairments. The Memory Care Team is dedicated to patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track - 70% clinical care and 30% academics

-CHS track faculty contribute to SMPH?s missions through a scholarly approach. Faculty are expected to promote based on two or more areas: research, teaching, clinical or public health practice, or institutional leadership. Responsibilities as Assistant Professor (CHS) in the department would include 70% clinical care and 30% teaching and/or research and/or service, based on areas of interest.
-Clinical duties: conduct brief neuropsychological evaluations to evaluate cognitive function in older adults in Memory Assessment Clinics and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate diagnoses and direct patient care. Clinical care responsibilities include providing memory care to geriatric patients within UW Health Eastpark Clinic and geriatric veterans within the Madison VA GRECC. Clinical activities will be roughly 2.5 days per week at UW Health clinics and 1.5 days per week at the VA.
-If candidate choses to pursue, research efforts could include independent research or collaboration with other established researchers; including not limited to bench science, clinical trials, community-based programs, community health intervention studies, etc.
-Teaching efforts would include participation or development of a unique or exceptional teaching program in a clinical or classroom setting, including but not limited to lectures, seminars, one-on-one clinical setting, program or course director, etc.


The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The chosen applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.


Clinical Track (CT) - 90% clinical care and 10% academics

-CT track faculty provide patient care as their primary responsibility and clinical teaching is expected. Faculty may participate in research, typically participation in clinical trials, and service. Responsibilities as Assistant Professor (CT) in the department would include 90% clinical care and 10% teaching and/or research and/or service.
-Clinical duties: conduct brief neuropsychological evaluations to evaluate cognitive function in older adults in Memory Assessment Clinics and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate diagnoses and direct patient care. Clinical care responsibilities include providing memory care to geriatric patients within UW Health Eastpark Clinic and geriatric veterans within the Madison VA GRECC. Clinical activities will be roughly 3.0 days per week at UW Health clinics and 1.5 days per week at the VA.
-If candidate choses to pursue, research efforts could include clinical trials or collaborations with other established researchers.
-Teaching efforts are typically within the context of the clinical practice, other opportunities occur in a classroom setting.

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Required
Terminal Degree
-PhD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology from an APA accredited program required.

-Must have completed postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

-Must be ABCN or ABPP eligible or board certified in clinical neuropsychology.

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

Required
PSY - Psychologist - State Licensure
Must have Wisconsin license or eligible for Wisconsin license as a Clinical Psychologist by time of appointment.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

JULY 01, 2025

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

The Department of Neurology has over 60 faculty and 25 advanced practice providers located at 20 S. Park and University of Wisconsin Hospitals and UW Health Clinics. This is a diverse group of generalists and specialists that provides primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 9, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Kabao Chang
kchang52@wisc.edu
608-263-6062
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

311446-AS

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