ASU Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences

Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences
Arizona State University School of Medicine and Medical Engineering (ASU SOMME)

in collaboration with HonorHealth as the Primary Teaching Affiliate

Academic Mission Focused
The Division Chief is a purely academic (research, education, scholarship) and is not over the clinical service line. Addition research roles in the HonorHealth Research Institute, Center for Translation Sciences and HonorHealth Medical Group or affiliated practices will be reviewed based upon candidate interests.

Who We Are & Why This Role Is Unique

ASU SOMME has applied to open an new medical school in 2026. The ASU SOMME is built on a foundation of innovation, reimagining how medical education, research, and engineering intersect to improve health outcomes. ASU has been ranked in innovation by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years.

We seek to cultivate a culture that:

• Encourages new ideas in teaching & learning (e.g. integrating engineering, technology, novel pedagogies)
• Values translational research, experiential and interprofessional education
• Breaks away from traditional silos science, clinical, engineering, and community engagement are deeply integrated

HonorHealth, a locally owned non-profit health care system in the Phoenix metro areas complements this with substantial research infrastructure: the HonorHealth Research Institute, with more than 100 employees and 300 investigators, leads in precision/personalized and translational medicine, spanning topics from neurology and spine to trials, devices, genomics.

HonorHealth Research Institute recently opened its Center for Translational Science, a new lab facility downtown in the Phoenix Bioscience Core, expressly dedicated to moving basic discoveries toward diagnostics, therapeutics, and prevention measures.

At HonorHealth, the Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute (opened 2021) is a 120,000 sq ft, multidisciplinary facility integrating neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, research, imaging, therapy, bio skills lab, conference facilities and training in one hub.

HonorHealth is a nine-acute-care hospital system (plus many outpatient clinics), with a large primary care base across greater Phoenix, extensive community presence, and a commitment to bringing research and innovation into patient care.

The Position

The Academic Division Chief of Neurosciences will provide leadership in building and executing the academic vision of the Neurosciences Division of ASU SOMME and HonorHealth. This role is part-time, academic only, no clinical service line oversight, no direct clinical reporting. The focus is on elevating research, scholarship, education (UME/GME), faculty development, partnerships, and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advance research & scholarly activity in neurosciences: create an environment that supports high-impact, sustainable extramural funding.
• Guide educational programming in neurosciences for both undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education.
• Oversee the academic resources: budget, facilities, research labs, infrastructural needs.
• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty, fostering collaborative teams and growth.
• Engage in strategic planning in alignment with ASU SOMME & HonorHealth leadership.
• Build external relationships: with universities, foundations, donors, industry partners.
• Partner with the ASU Foundation and HonorHealth in philanthropic efforts supporting neuroscience innovation.
• Evaluate faculty performance and support their professional development.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Research & Scholarly Contribution.
• Extramural Grants
• National & International Reputation
• Vision & Strategic Thinking
• Fundraising & External Engagement
• Education Leadership- Track record in UME and GME oversight

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons with these strengths are encouraged to apply.

Living in Arizona & Surrounding Area

• Phoenix / Scottsdale area is dynamic, growing, with lots of amenities: arts, culture, restaurants, outdoor recreational opportunities.
• International airport, easy access to beaches, mountains, water and snow skiing, canyons, rivers, lakes and many parks.
• Known for high quality of life, desirability for families, safety, and strong local schools.

Application & Next Steps

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest, including your vision for Neurosciences academic program in this partnership, description of past leadership, current and past grants and research achievements

Candidates will be accepted until October 21, 2025

Qualified candidates should contact Laura Hays, Senior Recruiter or email