Assistant Professor/Clinical-Functional Neurosurgeon
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High-value role focusing on advanced clinical practice and academic contributions in neurosurgery.
- Academic role with a focus on teaching and advanced surgical practice.
- Opportunities for research and mentorship in neurosurgery.
- Involvement with an esteemed academic healthcare institution.
Pros
- Full-time academic position in a prominent medical school.
- Rich opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and research.
- Engagement with cutting-edge neurosurgical techniques and collaborations.
Cons
- Requires ABNS certification.
- High demands for work-life balance due to clinical hours.
- Potentially stressful work environment owing to surgical pressures.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-Level • On-site clinical and teaching responsibilities.
Good fit
- Neurosurgeons looking for academic advancement.
- Clinicians passionate about mentoring and education.
- Candidates interested in innovative surgical research.
Not recommended for
- Surgeons not board-certified in their specialty.
- Those who prefer non-academic or strictly clinical roles.
- Candidates unwilling to adapt to a high-pressure healthcare environment.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Department of Neurosurgery
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.
Assistant Professor/Clinical-Functional Neurosurgeon
The Department of Neurosurgery, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor/Clinical level with a demonstrated interest in developing a productive academic neurosurgery practice who wants to advance their academic career in the clinical and research arenas.
Opportunity Details
Eligible candidates must be American Board Certified or American Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and have advanced training and expertise in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery as well as Epilepsy. The candidate will be committed to working within an active academic department with clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities, and obtain and maintain a Texas Medical License. The Department of Neurosurgery is a multidisciplinary department with a commitment to translational, basic science, and outcomes research. Our Mission is to foster the education, training, and development of future neurological surgeons, to generate new knowledge through innovative research and clinical trials that impact health care and improve lives, and to provide compassionate, competent neurosurgical care to our community. Salary and academic appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and rank. Academic rank is open and will be dependent upon experience and qualifications.
As the only Academic Center, UT Health San Antonio proudly serves the City of San Antonio and Beyond. San Antonio is a Tricentennial City, established in 1718, and enjoys a strong historical background, including, but not limited to The Alamo. The population of San Antonio is 1.5 million, and the Greater San Antonio area is 2.6 million. Texas tort reform and no State Income Tax are strong incentives for healthcare professionals to relocate to Texas. San Antonio consistently ranks high for job growth, diversity, housing affordability, commute time, and safety. UT Health San Antonio Health Care System and Affiliate University Hospital includes NCI Designated Cancer Center, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Brain Health Center, and Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center.
UT Health San Antonio offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please visit the UT Health candidate portal: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty and apply for position # 23001899.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions.
