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Pediatric Neurologist (CT)

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Jul 29, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell us about your subspecialty training and the patients you most enjoy caring for.

What they are checking: Whether their training fits the program's growth in epilepsy, stroke, neuroimmunology or movement disorders.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague about a patient's care.

What they are checking: Whether they resolve disagreements professionally and keep the child's interests first.

The position can be 40 to 100 percent. What schedule fits you and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic picture of the commitment they want to make.

What would you do

How do you talk with parents who are frightened by their child's diagnosis?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and compassionately with families.

How do you work with American Family Children's Hospital teams like neurosurgery, rehab and neuropsychology?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex children.

How would you contribute to teaching and research here?

What they are checking: Whether they want an academic career and have specific interests to pursue.

How do you handle school and family concerns about a child's learning or behavior?

What they are checking: Whether they consider the whole child and coordinate with schools and families.

About the work

How do you approach a child with new-onset seizures in the emergency department?

What they are checking: Whether they have sound clinical judgment on a common, high-stakes presentation.

How do you decide when a child with drug-resistant epilepsy should be referred for surgical evaluation?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to escalate care in a comprehensive epilepsy program.

How do you manage the transition of a teenager with a chronic neurological condition to adult care?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead for transition, which is often handled poorly.

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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: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor Job Duties: The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a child neurologist with subspecialty training in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, or general pediatric neurologists interested in joining our expanding Pediatric Neurology and Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs at UW Hospital and Clinics, American Family Children's Hospital and affiliated locations. The Section of Pediatric Neurology has recruited six pediatric epileptologists and six pediatric neurologists with subspecialty training in neuromuscular diseases, sleep, headache, and neonatal neurology and plans to expand further. This position includes opportunities for teaching and research. • This position is full or part time, 40%-100% • 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; Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. • This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10001355; please note that only one total vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates on both the CHS and CT tracks. • This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation. • 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 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. Key Job Responsibilities: Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health/Department of Neurology The Department of Neurology has over 60 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: The starting salary for the position is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer . Required Qualifications: • Must have completed a child neurology residency program, fellowship trained in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, or equivalent experience. • 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: • For an appointment at Associate Professor or 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. Education: MD or DO or equivalent is required by the start date. How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) • A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience • List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion 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, click here . 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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