Associate Professor / Professor, Academic Chief of Epilepsy at Yale University – United States

Summary

The Department of Neurology and the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Yale School of Medicine is inviting applications for a full-time Academic Chief for the Division of Epilepsy & EEG at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointed academic leader will be responsible for guiding the division's academic vision, overseeing clinical and surgical care, mentoring faculty, and expanding clinical research in collaboration with Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurology. Applicants must hold an M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree, have at least 2 years of formal Epilepsy/EEG fellowship training, board certification in Neurology, and a minimum of 7 years of post-training experience in epileptology. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio by November 5, 2028.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Neurology / Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Position Type	Associate Professor or Professor
Discipline	Medicine / Neurology
Research Area	Epilepsy & EEG
Degree Required	M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree
Experience	Minimum of 7 years of post-training experience in epileptology, including advanced presurgical epilepsy evaluations, clinical operations, EMU management, and EEG interpretation.
Salary	Associate Professor: $219,640 – $294,398 annually; Professor: $259,135 – $360,650 annually
Funding	Full Yale University academic compensation package
Deadline	2028-11-05
Required Documents	Letter of Interest / Cover Letter, Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV), Names and contact details of three professional references
Employer Address	New Haven County, CT, United States

About the Project

The Academic Chief will lead academic, research, and clinical initiatives within the Division of Epilepsy & EEG at Yale University. The role involves overseeing presurgical epilepsy evaluations, managing clinical trial and surgical research initiatives, and collaborating across departments to expand programs in connection with the Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the academic, research, and educational programs of the Epilepsy Division.
• Partner with the Clinical Chief to expand clinical services and evaluate patients in the subspecialty clinic and Epilepsy Monitoring Units.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEGs and assist in running the clinical neurophysiology laboratory.
• Conduct advanced multi-modal presurgical epilepsy evaluations including MRI, fMRI, ictal SPECT, MEG, and PET.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurology to expand clinical trial and surgical research initiatives.
• Recruit, support, and mentor division faculty members.
• Teach and train neurology residents, epilepsy/EEG fellows, and medical students.

Required Skills

• Formal Epilepsy/EEG fellowship training of at least 2 years.
• Board certification in Neurology with subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-training experience in epileptology, clinical operations, EMU management, and EEG interpretation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, administrative skills, scholarly productivity, and trainee mentorship.

Who Should Apply

Senior neurologists with an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, board certification in Neurology with subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology, at least two years of fellowship training, and a minimum of seven years of post-training experience in epileptology and leadership.

Benefits

• Full Yale University academic compensation package.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Faculty development resources.
• Relocation assistance.

About the Employer

Yale School of Medicine's Department of Neurology and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is an internationally recognized leader in innovative treatment for medically intractable and new-onset epilepsy, launching the state-of-the-art Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is November 5, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Applicants must hold an M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree, have at least 2 years of formal Epilepsy/EEG fellowship training, board certification in Neurology (with Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty certification), and at least 7 years of post-training experience in epileptology.

What documents must be submitted with the application?

Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest / Cover Letter, a complete CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references via Interfolio.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary range is $219,640 – $294,398 for Associate Professor and $259,135 – $360,650 for Professor.