Job Description

Academic Neurologist – Sleep Medicine

  The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri – Columbia is seeking a full-time Sleep Neurologist at the level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor to join our vibrant and growing practice.  Join four additional Sleep Neurologists, two of whom are part-time, as we are looking to expand our clinical offerings and potential research opportunities.  Become a part of our Sleep Medicine Program with opportunity to participate in education of Sleep Medicine fellows, Neurology residents, and medical students.
Our sleep disorders center and the Sleep Medicine fellowship program are fully accredited by AASM and ACGME). Additionally, we have strong collaborations with other related subspecialties including Child Health, Psychology, Pulmonary Medicine and ENT. Sleep Medicine also has a strong federally funded research program focused on Mechanisms of Sleep

About MU Neurology: 
MU Department of Neurology has 30+ neurologists and neuroscientists and offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, comprehensive cerebrovascular disease, neurological intensive critical care, and headache. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and multiple sclerosis.  
Details: 

• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship in Sleep Medicine and residency in Neurology is required.
• Night call only for the Sleep Lab
• Practice Schedule M-F 8 AM-5 PM
• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students and residents, and pursuit of other academic/research interests.
• Leadership positions may be available in Sleep and in Neurology
• All ranks available commensurate with experience 
• Non-tenure track

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri , the department's facilities include:

• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
• 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
• NAEC Level IV Epilepsy program
• DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Certified MDA/ALS clinics
• An AASM accredited Sleep Disorders Center and ACGME accredited Sleep Medicine fellowship program
• Outpatient infusion center

Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six accredited  neurology fellowship programs:

• ACGME-Accredited Fellowship Programs
• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (dual UCNS certification)
• Sleep Medicine
• Advanced Sleep Medicine
• Vascular Neurology
• Neuro Critical Care (dual UCNS certification)

In addition to clinical opportunities, the  MU Center for Translational Neuroscience Nextgen Precision Health and  Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offer a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.
Qualifications: 

• BC/BE MD/DO Or MD/Ph.D.
• Board-certified/Board Eligible
• For the purposes of this application, board-certified/board-eligible physicians are considered experienced. 

About Columbia, MO: 
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) and University of Missouri (Mizzou): 
The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus. Highlights include: 

• MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest
• Recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review
• MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)
• Missouri’s largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students
• One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus

For more information, please contact Lori Schutte at lschutte@health.missouri.edu.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Night shift,

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