Assistant/Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: N2301928
Department: Surgery-SMS
Division: Neurosurgery
Opening Date: 08/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt


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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
1. 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: General and Spinal Neurosurgical programs and related budgets pertaining to the Division
c. Assist recruitment for Department of Surgery and other appropriate areas of the Medical School


2. 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.
i. Assist in developing educational programs to meet relevant Neurosurgical needs in central and southern Illinois
ii. Assist in developing and implementing undergraduate curricula in Neurosurgery and the Neurosciences where appropriate
iii. Assist in educating residents in Neurosurgical patient care
iv. Serve as a mentor for Neurosurgical research for graduate and undergraduate Students
v. Providing a role model in Neurosurgery as a teacher

3. Research: 15%
a. Actively engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division
i. Develop programs of research and scholarly activities and keeping with the goals of the Division
ii. Produce published research that promotes the visibility and achievement of the Division
iii. Engage in clinical trials and/or basic science research that further the understanding and treatment of Neurosurgical disease
iv. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research

4. Service: 55%
a. Practice Neurosurgery in an exemplary manner, properly balanced with other academic activities, and clinical, and administrative responsibilities
i. Develop and maintain a clinical Neurosurgical practice appropriate to community needs
ii. Provide a role model in Neurosurgery as a practitioner for faculty, house staff and residents
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited medical school program
Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Residency
Successful completion of a Neuro-endovascular Fellowship
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Neurosurgery
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Vascular or Skull-base Fellowship
Supplemental Information
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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.

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Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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