Assistant Professor of Neurology (Tenure Track)
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong employment opportunity due to the reputation of Columbia University, competitive salary range, and the academic environment promoting clinical and research development.
- Salary range: $190,000 - $225,000/year
- Prestigious academic environment with research opportunities
- Focus on teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals
Pros
- High-quality academic environment for clinical and research work
- Competitive salary ($190,000 - $225,000) for tenure track
- Opportunity to contribute to significant research in neurology
Cons
- High expectation for clinical and research output
- Requires specific licenses and certifications
- Potentially demanding workload due to dual roles in research and teaching
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Full-time, on-campus
Good fit
- Experienced neurologists with teaching interest
- Candidates seeking academic careers
- Researchers in neurodegenerative diseases
Not recommended for
- Newly graduated candidates without clinical training
- Individuals seeking solely clinical roles
- Applicants hesitant about rigorous academic requirements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Department of Neurology and its Division of Aging and Dementia at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time neurologist for the position of Assistant Professor of Neurology (tenure Track). The ideal candidate should have completed fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology/Dementia. The role involves providing outpatient clinical care, as well as teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, the selected candidate will develop areas of research that can range from laboratory-based basic or translational research in adult neurodegenerative diseases, to clinical trials and observational studies in Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders, including Frontal Temporal Degeneration. It is important to have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to be successful in this position.
- NYS License
- Board eligible/certified in Neurology
- Eligibility for UCNS certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
- Able to meet NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Medical Staff Office credentialing requirements.
Hiring Salary Range: 190,000-225,000; salary depending on years of experience
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
