CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

How to Apply

NOTE: Please do NOT submit your application via this system; to be considered, you must submit your application via the Interfolio process outlined below.

For best consideration, interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/175959  by November 21, 2025. The search committee may continue accepting applications for this position on a rolling deadline until filled.

The materials below should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)
• Statement outlining scholarship, research, and service interests (up to 1 page)
• A summary of all courses previously instructed or past experiences that align with the job description. This may include workshops, mentoring, or the development of instructional materials related to IONM. We welcome diverse pedagogical backgrounds and encourage applicants to describe how their educational and/or applied experience aligns with the teaching responsibilities of this position (up to 2 pages)
• At least three references, including full name, position, relationship to applicant, e-mail address, and telephone number

Review of applications will begin as they come in and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission.

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For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair Professor Josh Mergos at [email protected].

Job Summary

The Intraoperative Neurophysiology (IONP) program in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a clinical assistant professor (non-tenure track) position. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a preferred start date of August 2026. This position is 75% teaching and 25% administration/service/scholarship with a typical teaching load of three (3) courses per fall and winter semester. We are seeking a colleague with exceptional experience in the field of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong dedication to the field, evidenced by educating others, service to the field (national and/or international society level involvement), and a minimum of 7 years of active intraoperative clinical work in the operating room (not professional oversight). Experience in mentoring learners and nurturing their clinical skills through effective and innovative pedagogy is also desirable.

Duties and responsibilities for this position will include teaching assignments in the School of Kinesiology's Intraoperative Neurophysiology and potentially the Movement Science program. The initial course assignments will include teaching several core pre-clinical intraoperative neurophysiology courses and/or labs, as well as overseeing the clinical experiences of the program's students. Other teaching opportunities may consist of core Movement Science courses required for undergraduate students. These include musculoskeletal anatomy and human physiology, along with laboratory components. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, serving on the IONP graduate admissions committee, supervision of lab instructors who teach the hands-on laboratory sections of the Surgical Neurophysiology Lab, and mentoring and advising IONP students. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected. Beyond this, ongoing fractional clinical work (active neuromonitoring) is expected.

A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Who We Are

The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has over 40 tenure-line faculty, 16 clinical faculty, 33 lecturers, and over 1,250 undergraduate and 152 graduate students. In 2021, the School of Kinesiology relocated to a completely renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the heart of the University of Michigan Central Campus. The new building includes state-of-the-art facilities to support clinical exercise physiology teaching and research. This includes dedicated lecture and laboratory classrooms, a clinical exercise physiology research laboratory, along with many other research laboratories and centers.

The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs, with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration. Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the school has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the university, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.

Required Qualifications*

• Candidates must hold an active certification to perform intraoperative neuromonitoring by ABRET (CNIM) or other equivalent IONM-specific certification. 
• Established as a successful educator in the field of IONM, demonstrated by education of peers through delivery of local and regional talks, experience in classroom settings, and successful mentorship of IONM clinicians.
• Service to the field of IONM, evidenced by membership in professional society committees, involvement in delivery or moderation of peer education programs (local, regional, or national programs, symposia, or webinars), curricular development, or development of best practices or innovative methods in practice-based disciplinary areas.
• Candidates must have experience monitoring a variety of procedures, including complex cases such as skull base tumor resections, spinal cord and brainstem mapping, and supratentorial brain tumor resection with mapping.
• Skills and abilities such as providing laboratory oversight, serving as a course coordinator, maintaining inventory of lab supplies, mentoring of IONM clinicians, contributing to new academic curricula, developing inclusive teaching initiatives, and collaborative research and scholarship are strongly preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture aligned with our school's core values. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.