Assistant/Associate Professor of Neurosurgery - SMS-3444

SIU Medicine
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Springfield
Nov 13, 2024
Description This is an academic position, based in Springfield (Decatur outreach), responsible for teaching duties within the Division of Neurosurgery, will have an interest in research and active clinical practice in Neurosurgery. Examples of Duties I. Administration: 5% a. Provide administrative support for the Division of Neurosurgery and develop vascular/endovascular Neurosurgical programs and related budgets pertaining to the Division b. Provide administrative support for the Division of Neurosurgery and develop/contribute to other Adult Neurosurgical programs to include: Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Neurosurgical programs and related budgets pertaining to the Division c. Assist recruitment for Department of Surgery and other appropriate areas of the Medical School II. Teaching: 25% a. Assist the Chair in assuring a balanced and integrated educational program in the Neurosciences including undergraduate medical education, surgical residency programs, continued medical education, and multidisciplinary surgical program. 1. Assist in developing educational programs to meet relevant Neurosurgical needs in central and southern Illinois 2. Assist in developing and implementing undergraduate curricula in Neurosurgery and the Neurosciences where appropriate 3. Assist in educating residents in neurosurgical patient care 4. Serve as a mentor for Neurosurgical research for graduate and undergraduate Students 5. Providing a role model in Neurosurgery as a teacher III. Research: 10% a. Actively engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division 1.Develop programs of research and scholarly activities and keeping with the goals of the Division 2. Produce published research that promotes the visibility and achievement of the Division 3. Engage in clinical trials and/or basic science research that further the understanding and treatment of Neurosurgical disease 4. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research IV. Service: 60% a. Practice Neurosurgery in an exemplary manner, properly balanced with other academic activities, and clinical, and administrative responsibilities 1.Develop and maintain a clinical Neurosurgical practice appropriate to community needs 2.Provide a role model in Neurosurgery as a practitioner for faculty, house staff and residents Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations 2. Graduate of accredited medical school program 3. Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Residency 4. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure 5. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Neurosurgery DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Fellowship Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. *The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education,* *patient care,* *research and service to the community.* The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act." Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law. Pre-employment background screenings required.