Develops and implements a vision for the Center of Emphasis in Neurosciences in collaboration with the Department Chair. Develops a strategic plan for growing and enhancing the a) quality, b) visibility, and c) impact of scientific, clinical, and educational programs within the Center, in collaboration with the Department Chair of Molecular and Translational Medicine and the Vice President for Research. Enhances faculty recruitment, maximizes strategic investment of facilities and resources, and fosters the development and expansion of external research funding from national, state and local sources. Builds and sustains an independent, extramurally funded research program and fosters the same for faculty within the Center of Neurosciences. Participates in budget development in collaboration with the Department Chair. Fosters collaboration and integrates faculty and trainees around shared interests in neurosciences research to achieve the Center's interdisciplinary goals. Promotes the Center's research, training, and service missions to internal and external stakeholders. Ensures compliance with the regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct in the planning, conducting, and reporting of research and scholarly activity. Participates in teaching team-taught courses at TTUHSC El Paso. Mentors medical students, graduate students, and post-graduate trainees. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties. Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission. Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine's Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility. Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. Experience in cultivating partnerships and collaborations to build high-quality scientific programs across the broad spectrum of basic to translational to clinical research in the field of neurosciences. Demonstrated ability to forge interactions as a team player among clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals. Leadership experience in an academic medical center. A track record of recruiting top talent. Active engagement in relevant professional societies. For physician applicants who wish to engage in clinical practice: Board certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties and a full, unrestricted Texas medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Texas. Established national reputation for the rank of Professor M. D., PhD., M. D.-PhD., or an equivalent doctoral or professional degree in the field of neuroscience or a related field in biomedical sciences. Experience in teaching medical students and/or graduate students. Record of sustained research productivity in the field of neurosciences. Active publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding. Emerging regional or national reputation

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