A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$143,117 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Discipline:
Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty:
Neurology (Rehabilitation Medicine)
Contract Type:
Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 9/29/25-6/30/26, Non-Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements
Proposed Start Date:
09/29/2025 Position Description Summary The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates ( MFA ), an independent, nonprofit clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University ( GWU ), is seeking physiatrists for its growing Division of Rehabilitation Medicine. The Division provides a collegial environment of the highest caliber for clinical practice at the George Washington University Hospital, a Level 1 academic trauma center in Washington, DC. These non-tenure-track appointments, expected to start as early as Fall 2025, will be made at a rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) and salary commensurate with experience. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include serving as an Inpatient Acute Hospital Consultant, Outpatient Physiatrists, and Inpatient Attending Physiatrists in our 16-bed unit. Additional clinical opportunities are available for those with an interest in traumatic brain injury. Full-time faculty also teach medical students and engage in scholarly activity. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia and Maryland at the time of appointment. Applicants must also demonstrate excellence in both clinical care and clinical research. Clinical experience, strong communication skills, a desire for collaboration, and a commitment to quality are necessary.
Advertised Salary:
$200,000 - $300,000 Other Benefits The MFA also provides generous health and other benefits, details of which can be found at https://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits . Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, please complete an online application and upload a letter of interest, a CV, and the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin July 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link:
https://smhs.gwu.edu/neurology/
Open Until Filled:
Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
