Physician, Chief of Neuro-Oncology

Physician, Chief of Neuro-Oncology – WVU Medicine

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The Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute jointly seek a Chief of Neuro‑Oncology (rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV, and will lead a diverse, high‑impact team of neurologists and medical oncologists.

• Oversee administrative and financial operations for the division.
• Lead growth of new clinical programs and define the division’s educational, research, and clinical missions.
• Report directly to the Chair of Neurology.
• Provide excellent neuro‑oncology patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Collaborate with the Department of Neurology and the Department of Oncology to ensure program growth and mission alignment.

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) eligible for West Virginia medical licensure.
• Completed neurology residency and neuro‑oncology fellowship.
• Board certified in neurology and neuro‑oncology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience across clinical, research, and educational domains.
• All qualifications met by the time of appointment.

RNI is a comprehensive multidisciplinary institute with over 300 physicians and scientists, delivering neurological and mental healthcare to more than 300,000 visits annually. The institute partners with academia, government, and industry to advance neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics.

Our department offers innovative therapies for stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, headache, immunology, and movement disorders, and is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Center.

A premier cancer treatment center that delivers cutting‑edge therapies in a state‑of‑the‑art setting and conducts extensive clinical trials and pharmaceutical studies.

Consistently rated as a top small metropolitan area for lifestyle and business, Morgantown offers cultural diversity, excellent schools, recreational activities, and a strong community.

For additional information, contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter:
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