Assistant Professor of Urology (Decatur)

Location : Decatur, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2400277
Department: Surgery-SMS
Division: Urology
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt


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Description


This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of urology to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals with direct responsibilities to the Chief of the Division of Urology who reports to the Chairman of the Department of Surgery

Examples of Duties


Teaching 9%

1. Assist the Chairman of the Division of Urology in coordinating and directing the residency program.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in urology.
3. Participate directly in urology residency training.
4. Participate in continuing education programs in urology for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.
5. Provide a role model for students and residents as a teacher and practicing urologist

Research 5%

1. Actively engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division.
2. Provide a role model for students and residents as an investigator.
3. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research.

Service 80%

1. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
2. Set an example to future practitioners of highly skilled and conscientious practice of urology that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.
3. Assist in the coordination of multiple disciplinary clinics for the care of urology patients.
4. Maintain a clinical practice in urology in order to enhance clinical proficiency.
5. Participate in peer review for assessing clinical practice skills for faculty within the Division.
6. Help coordinate Urology outreach and regional urology clinical programs
7. Represent the Division in regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of urology.
8. Attend national meetings and symposia in urology and/ or endourology related fields for the purpose of contribution, acquisition of additional knowledge, and as an example to other physicians.
9. Serve on committees in national, regional, and state societies pertaining to urology and/or endourology.
10. Represent the Division and/or Department on committees as requested by the Division and Department Chairmen.

Administration 6%

1. Assistin the assessment of surgical manpower and education needs in the specialty of urology.
2. Attend Divisional Urology meetings.

Qualifications

1. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois
2. Successful completion of urology residency MD license
3. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

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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