Chair, Department of Neurosciences

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity

Our organization is conducting a nationwide search for a distinguished, board-certified neurologist to take on the role of Chair for the Department of Neurosciences at the Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) in Sioux Falls. This department encompasses faculty specializing in neurology as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The SSOM employs a community-based faculty model, utilizing clinician educators from the three primary hospital systems in South Dakota. Currently, the department boasts 46 neurologists and 17 physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation, covering a diverse array of sub-specialties. These faculty members provide clinical care throughout the state, with an additional 30 adjunct faculty members from various disciplines, including nursing, bioethics, pharmacy, psychology, and chaplaincy.

In 2023, the organization launched an accredited four-year neurology residency program, welcoming its inaugural class of three residents. Training occurs at the Sanford USD Medical Center, a level-one trauma center located on the SSOM campus, with further training opportunities available at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. This residency program is unique to South Dakota. Additionally, medical students have access to a neurology clerkship and elective courses.

Position Overview

The Chair of the Department of Neurosciences will be a highly regarded, board-certified academic neurologist with prior leadership experience in a medical school or comparable setting. This individual should exhibit proven skills as a leader, educator, clinician, and researcher. While the position is based in Sioux Falls, the Chair will be expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the state, promoting the department's mission in both rural and urban settings.

Essential Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, or an equivalent accredited medical degree.

• Board certified and residency trained in neurology.

• A minimum of eight years of clinical experience.

• Regionally and/or nationally recognized accomplishments in clinical, educational, or scholarly activities that would support an advanced academic appointment at our organization.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with academic and clinical faculty, medical students, and residents.

• Dedication to providing holistic care to patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Commitment to serving both rural and urban communities, as well as to inter-professional education.

• Eligibility to obtain a medical license and hospital privileges in South Dakota.

For further details regarding specific responsibilities and qualifications, as well as additional information about the position and our organization, please refer to the provided resources.

Application and Nomination Process

We invite interested candidates to engage in a confidential discussion about this opportunity before submitting their application materials. To ensure full consideration, nominations and application documents should be submitted by the target date of June 25, 2026.

Application materials should include:

1. A letter of interest addressing the items outlined under the Position section, along with the Strategic Priorities detailed in the Leadership Profile.

2. A current curriculum vitae.

3. The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of five references, along with an indication of your professional relationship with each. References will not be contacted without prior consent from the candidate.

Please include your personal email and cell phone number. All candidate identities will remain confidential, except for those selected for finalist interviews.

Application and nomination materials should be submitted electronically through the designated portal. We encourage all nominations and expressions of interest to be directed to the appropriate contacts within our organization.