Assistant/Associate Professor Plastic Surgery SMS-3637

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 302,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution in Springfield, Illinois is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Plastic Surgery. This faculty position entails coordinating plastic surgery activities, participating in the training of residents, and encouraging research within the field. The ideal candidate will be Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $275,000 to $302,500 annually, exclusive of additional clinical compensation.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid MD licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with emergency services.
• Participate in curriculum development for plastic surgery.
• Encourage research and establish protocols for plastic surgery.

Skills

Sensitivity to underrepresented populations

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery

MD licensure

Successful completion of a Plastic Surgery residency

Ability to be licensed in Illinois

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor Plastic Surgery SMS-3637

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan

Mar 01, 2026

Description

This is a faculty position with direct responsibilities to the Chief of the Institute for Plastic Surgery.

Administrative (15%)

1. Provide coordination of the Institute for Plastic Surgery activities with the emergency services.
2. Provide a point of contact between Division and outside agencies.
3. Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel within the Division.
4. Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel in the research laboratory.

Teaching (35%)

1. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in plastic surgery, trauma surgery, burn, maxillofacial trauma, and hand care.
2. Participate directly in the plastic surgery residency training program.
3. Establish continuing education programs in plastic surgery, microsurgery and hand care for the clinical faculty and practicing physicians in the area.
4. Provide a role model as a teacher in plastic surgery.

Research (10%)

1. Encourage members in the Division of Plastic Surgery and its residents, as well as members and residents in other divisions to do research and publish the results, particularly in the field of microsurgery, hand.
2. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer.
3. Establish clinical research protocols, both laboratory and clinical, for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Service (40%)

1. Represent the division in departmental, school, university and community matters.
2. Assist in the development of programs for care of the trauma patient.
3. Assist in programs for the development of microsurgical hand care.
4. Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, house staff, students and fellow practitioners.
5. Provide a peer review for assessing clinical practice for faculty within the Division.
6. Attend national meetings, symposiums, etc., in plastic surgery or related fields for the purpose of contributing, gaining of further knowledge and serving as an example to other physicians.
7. Present papers at plastic surgery meetings and meetings in other related fields.
8. Serve on committees on national, regional and state societies pertaining to plastic surgery.
9. Represent the Department of Surgery and/or the Division of Plastic Surgery on committees as requested by the Chairman of the Department of Surgery or the Chairman of the Division of Plastic Surgery.

Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
2. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery
3. MD licensure
4. Successful completion of a Plastic Surgery residency
5. Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $275,000 to $302,500, 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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