Pediatric Neurologist
College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Department of Neurology
Posted: Sep 17, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
About Dell Medical School
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
About The Program
The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell Medical School (DMS), in conjunction with UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting a general pediatric neurologist to join our growing Pediatric Neurology faculty. The UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's is a multidisciplinary program collaboration between Dell Medical School and Dell Children's Medical Center that encompasses pediatric neurology, pediatric rehabilitation medicine, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuropsychology, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. We are excited to expand our pediatric neurology faculty which is currently comprised of 17 pediatric neurologists and 10 nurse practitioners along with extensive allied professionals and staff including nursing, medical assistants, technicians, research associates, quality improvement experts, and well-being leaders. Since the neuroscience program's inception in 2019, the pediatric neurology faculty has enjoyed rapid growth with subspecialty expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, headache, neurogenetics, neurodevelopment, neonatal critical care, autonomics, and neuroimmunology. The hospital supports our consultation neurology services, and outpatient space is available in the adjoining 40,000 square foot neurosciences clinic within the Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion.
The pediatric neurosciences program currently hosts a child neurology residency along with fellowships in pediatric epilepsy, pediatric headache, and pediatric neuropsychology. Adult neurophysiology residents train in the pediatric program, and we plan to add fellowships in pediatric neuromuscular disease and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facility that features a level 1 pediatric trauma center, a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, a level 4 epilepsy center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.
About The Pediatric Neurologist Position
The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell Medical School (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting a general pediatric neurologist to join the Dell Children's Pediatric Neurology faculty. We seek an individual with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and the potential for scholarly contributions.
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Why Join Our Team
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be ABPN certified or eligible in child neurology. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin. Hiring is contingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and the appropriate hospital privileges.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and any other appropriate material via Interfolio. The review of applications will be ongoing, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Department will contact applicants of interest for the next stage of the process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/192275
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