Assistant Teaching Professor

Pediatric Epileptologist - Assistant ProfessorThe Division of Pediatric Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our expanding Division. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.Position Highlights:Top-Ranked Care: Deliver family-centered treatment at a U.S. News & World Report 2024–2025 nationally ranked pediatric neurology and neurosurgery program.State-of-the-Art Facilities: Provide care in a NAEC accredited Level IV Epilepsy Center with a newly upgraded EMU and advanced neurodiagnostics (invasive EEG, MEG, PET, high-resolution neuroimaging).Comprehensive Treatments: Offer leading-edge pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options including surgery, minimally invasive procedures, neuromodulation (RNS, DBS), and ketogenic diet therapy.Collaborative Team: Work alongside experts in neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neurogenetics, neurorehabilitation, and specialized nursing.Subspecialty Flexibility: Pursue niche interests through clinics for epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet, early-life epilepsy, neonatal neurology, and post-PICU care.Research Excellence: Lead or collaborate on innovative research from basic science to clinical trials, leveraging partnerships through the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeastern Wisconsin.Community Impact: Optional practice opportunities in Appleton, Kenosha, and Delafield, serving patients.Academic Leadership: Teach and mentor medical students, child neurology residents, and epilepsy fellows.Outstanding Benefits: The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive 403(b) with 8% employer contribution, generous CME allowance, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and professional development opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair Designate.Department/Division Highlights:Thriving and growing pediatric neurology division, now over 15 faculty strong, including five dedicated full-time epileptologists, collaborating closely with four highly skilled, epilepsy focused nurse practitioners.Qualifications:Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.Fellowship training in pediatric epilepsy or a strong clinical focus on epilepsy.Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology or Epilepsy.State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.Why MCW?MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Protected academic time.Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.Supportive and collaborative work environment.A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!Children's Wisconsin and Children's Specialty GroupChildren's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children's Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.Procedure for CandidacyTo submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io#LI-BLT1Medical College of WisconsinThe Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.Commitment to MCW ValuesAll of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to