Cardiac Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2401521
Department: Surgery-SMS
Division: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: SMS-3748


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Description
This person will function as a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery. As a Cardiac Surgeon.
Examples of Duties

Administration 5%

1. Provide expertise for trends in future development of Thoracic surgery and implement new programs where appropriate for the mission of the School and affiliated hospitals.

2. Assess manpower needs of the region for cardiothoracic surgeons and plan and develop appropriate educational programs to meet these needs including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
Teaching 25%

1. Work with faculty to develop educational objectives, curriculum content and delivery, and assessment for undergraduate medical education in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.

2. Assist in the planning and implementation, if needed, of a program in cardiothoracic surgery.

3. Organize and conduct continuing education in cardiothoracic surgery.

4. Represent cardiothoracic surgery in educational planning throughout the School.

5. Serve on educational committees where appropriate within the School of Medicine.
Research 15%

1. Recommend areas and programs of research in cardiothoracic surgery appropriate to the needs of the faculty and mission of the Division.

2. Provide an exemplary role model as an investigator for students, residents and faculty.

3. Work to obtain intramural and/or extramural funds to support research in cardiothoracic surgery.
Service 55%
1. Provide a role model for students and residents by maintaining a practice of high quality Cardiac surgery.
2. Provide consultative and/or diagnostic service to house staff and other physicians.
3. Participate in assigned Departmental, Medical School and Hospital committees.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

2. MD license

3. Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois

4. Successful completion of a cardiothoracic residency and fellowship

5. Board-Certified or Board- Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

6. 2 years of experience as a Cardiac surgeon

Supplemental Information


The budgeted annual salary range is $275,000 to $302,000, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement .
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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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