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Assistant, Associate, Full Professor - Alzheimer's Disease

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Dec 18, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

A substantial part of this job is research. Tell us about your research program and where it is going.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, fundable agenda that fits a research-heavy faculty position.

Tell me about a time you worked with a caregiver who was overwhelmed. What did you do?

What they are checking: Attention to families, who carry much of the burden in dementia care.

How would you mentor a graduate student or fellow who wants to join your research?

What they are checking: Mentoring ability, which is expected of faculty at this rank.

What committee or service work do you think you could contribute at your rank?

What they are checking: Willingness to take part in department and university service, which the posting lists.

What would you do

How would you work with the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and its cohorts?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to use existing infrastructure and collaborate rather than build alone.

How do you explain biomarker results like amyloid PET or blood tests to a patient who has no symptoms?

What they are checking: Careful communication about uncertain results that can cause real distress.

How do you make sure your studies include people from rural Wisconsin and underrepresented groups?

What they are checking: Whether they think seriously about recruitment and representation in dementia research.

How would you balance clinic time with research when both feel urgent?

What they are checking: Realistic planning for the dual appointment with the medical foundation.

About the work

What is your funding history, and what grants would you plan to apply for in the next three years?

What they are checking: Realistic grant plans, since sustained external funding is expected on this track.

How do you decide whether a patient is a good candidate for an anti-amyloid antibody therapy?

What they are checking: Current clinical knowledge on eligibility, imaging, ARIA risk and how they discuss tradeoffs.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Summary: The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a neurologist with Alzheimer's disease training, interested in pursuing an academic career. A substantial portion of time will be devoted to research. • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. • Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. • 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. • This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation. Key Job Responsibilities: • The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. • Teach continuing education programs for physicians and the public. • Research activities include development of an independent, extramurally funded research program. • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. • Clinical activities include attending duties one day per week in outpatient Alzheimer's clinics at the UW Hospital and Clinics, the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital or other affiliated locations. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health/Department of Neurology The Department of Neurology has over 65 faculty and 25 advanced practice providers located at 20 S. Park/Meriter Hospital, 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. Compensation: Negotiable, Annual (12 months) Required Qualifications: • Must have completed a neurology residency program. • Alzheimer's disease fellowship training or equivalent experience required. • Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in one of the following: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP). • Must have a WI medical license by the start date. Preferred Qualifications: • Candidates for Associate Professor or Professor must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Tenure track. Education: MD or DO or equivalent is required by the start date. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) • A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 20, 2026, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees. Contact Information: Caitlin Spaulding, staley@wisc.edu , 608-265-1325 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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