Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University

Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a collaborative and visionary physician leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, located on the University’s 13-acre campus in Center City Philadelphia.

Job Description

Reporting to the Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, the Chair will uphold the Department’s legacy of innovation and excellence in education and clinical care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals – most recently ranked #27 in the nation for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report , jumping from #40 in 2023-24.

Overseeing the Department’s academic practice of 33 full-time clinical faculty, with a complement of 25 residents and 9 fellows, the Chair will shape neurosurgery into a unified and integrated model of care across Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Jefferson community-based hospitals, serving Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Working under the strategic guidance of the President of the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience, the Chair will implement a vision for growth across the Neurosciences for Jefferson Health’s central region, encouraging interdisciplinarity to elevate Neurosurgery’s research enterprise and clinical innovation to new levels of prominence and impact to attract the nation’s top faculty and students.

The full, comprehensive position description can be found here .

Qualifications

• A clinically active physician leader with a national reputation in the field of Neurosurgery, supported by a track record of successfully securing external funding in support of impactful research and an outstanding record of scholarly contributions which merits appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

• An administrative leader with an academic career trajectory showing increasing levels of administrative responsibilities, ideally culminating in serving as Chair, Vice Chair, or Division Chief for a department of Neurosurgery. A proven record of success in advancing departmental goals and initiatives, including a demonstrated capacity to support the growth and well-being of faculty, clinicians, and trainees – including the development and mentorship junior faculty.

• Fiscal management experience overseeing complex budgets and allocating resources efficiently to support strategic priorities.

• Demonstrated commitment to implementing equitable practices and fostering inclusive communities in all aspects of the Department’s mission – including the recruitment and career advancement of faculty, as well as patient care initiatives.

• An MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, current board certification in Neurosurgical Surgery, and licensed/eligible to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a Statement of Interest (see guidance below) and detailed curriculum vitae to: View email address on swooped.co by September 29, 2025 . Confidential inquiries, expressions of interest, and nominations can be submitted to the same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In their Statement of Interest , applicants should highlight their academic and clinical leadership experience and accomplishments and are encouraged to specifically address how they’ve contributed to:

• Strategically enhance and optimize access to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.

• Emphasize interdisciplinary research collaborations and grow research congruent with a vibrant clinical strategy, e.g., expanding clinical trial opportunities by leveraging a significantly expanded clinical and community footprint.

• Fostering equitable practices and building inclusive communities; ensuring health equity.

• Standardization of clinical care and other efforts to ensure patient safety and consistency in the delivery of high-quality care.

• Innovative and strategic ways to support, develop, and recruit faculty and clinicians in response to the challenges facing academic neurosurgery.

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.