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Medical Director, Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology

Northwestern University
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 11, 2026
Job ID
54227
Location
Chicago, Illinois
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The Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include actively supporting the mission and initiatives of the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare by leading and exemplifying a high quality, collaborative, patient oriented, and efficient academic division. The Medical Director will provide the leadership and strategic vision for the expansion, integration and provision of behavioral neurology services at the regional level across the health network. In this role, the Medical Director will collaborate with department and system leadership to strategically plan, implement, and align clinical programs to enhance access to care while ensuring equitable service delivery and efficient resource management for financial sustainability.

Qualified candidates will have an MD degree or MD/PhD equivalent; be board certified in Neurology and hold/be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $275,615 - $334,811

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

  • Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
  • Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

  • All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
  • Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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