Academic Clinical Faculty Position in Intraoperative Neurophysiology (Non-Tenure Track)

The Intraoperative Neurophysiology (IONP) program in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. This is a 12-month academic appointment with a preferred start date of August 2027. This position is 75% teaching and 25% service/scholarship with a typical teaching load of three (3) courses per fall and winter terms and two (2) courses during the spring/summer term. We are seeking a colleague with exceptional experience in the field of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong dedication to the field, evidenced by educating others, service to the field (regional and/or national), and a minimum of 5 years of active intraoperative work in the operating room (not solely remote professional oversight). Experience in mentoring learners and nurturing their clinical skills through effective and innovative pedagogy is also desirable.

Duties and responsibilities for this position will include teaching assignments in the School of Kinesiology’s new master’s degree program in Intraoperative Neurophysiology (IONP). The initial course assignments will include several core pre-clinical intraoperative neurophysiology courses and/or labs, as well as overseeing a portion of students’ clinical experiences. Service and scholarship duties include serving on the IONP graduate admissions committee, supervision of lab instructors who teach hands-on laboratory sections in our surgical neurophysiology lab, and mentoring/advising IONP students. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected.  The selected candidate will also participate in curricular development initiatives, attend faculty meetings, serve as a mentor as assigned, and serve on other school or campus committees. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

General Information about the School of Kinesiology and the University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world’s preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the university. The school is led by Dean John Cairney and has 72 faculty members, including tenure-line, clinical-line, part-time, and full-time lecturers, as well as approximately1,449undergraduate and 166 graduate students. In 2021, the School of Kinesiology relocated to a completely renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the heart of the University of Michigan Central Campus. The new building includes state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated surgical neurophysiology lab and a simulated OR environment. This also includes dedicated lecture and laboratory classrooms, along with many other research laboratories and centers.

The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs, with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration. Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the school has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the university, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.

• Candidates must hold an MS or PhD in a discipline relevant to Intraoperative Neurophysiology (i.e., neuroscience, biomedical engineering, neurophysiology).
• Minimum of 5 years of active intraoperative work in the operating room.
• Candidates must hold an active certification to perform intraoperative neuromonitoring by ABRET (CNIM) or other equivalent IONM-specific certification. 
• Established as a successful educator in the field of IONM, demonstrated by education of peers through delivery of local and regional talks, experience in classroom settings, or successful mentorship of IONM clinicians.
• Service to the field of IONM, evidenced by membership in professional society committees, involvement in delivery or moderation of peer education programs (local, regional, or national programs, symposia, or webinars), curricular development, or development of best practices or innovative methods in practice-based disciplinary areas.
• Candidates must have experience monitoring a variety of procedures, including complex cases such as skull base tumor resections, spinal cord and brainstem mapping, or supratentorial brain tumor resection with mapping.
• Skills and abilities such as providing laboratory oversight, serving as a course coordinator, maintaining inventory of lab supplies, mentoring IONM clinicians, contributing to new academic curricula, and developing inclusive teaching initiatives are strongly preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture aligned with our school’s core values. 

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/196767. The Search committee will review applications as they are received. For best consideration, please apply by Thursday, December 31, 2026. If the application deadline is extended, additional applications may be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled..

The materials below should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)
• Statement outlining service and scholarship experience and interests (up to 1 page)
• A summary of all courses previously instructed or past experiences that align with the job description. This may include workshops, mentoring, or the development of instructional materials related to IONM. We welcome diverse pedagogical backgrounds and encourage applicants to describe how their educational and/or applied experience aligns with the teaching responsibilities of this position (up to 2 pages)
• At least three references, including full name, position, relationship to applicant, e-mail address, and telephone number

Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.

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For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair: Professor Josh Mergos at [email protected].