Assistant/Associate Professor Plastic Surgery SMS-3639

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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A university medical center is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Plastic Surgery to manage educational programs, oversee resident training, and conduct vital clinical research. The position offers an annual salary range of $275,000 to $302,500, emphasizing teaching, coordination, and clinical excellence. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible and possess MD licensure to qualify. This role is crucial in promoting advanced practices and contributing to the academic community.

Qualifications

• Must be sensitive to diverse populations.
• Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery is required.
• MD licensure required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Institute for Plastic Surgery activities.
• Participate in plastic surgery residency training.
• Maintain clinical practice with a focus on facial trauma.

Skills

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery

Education

MD licensure

Successful completion of a Plastic Surgery residency

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor Plastic Surgery SMS-3639

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

Posted: Mar 01, 2026

Description

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

Examples of Duties

Administrative (15%)

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

Teaching (35%)

• Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in plastic surgery, trauma surgery, burn, maxillofacial trauma, and hand care.
• Participate directly in the plastic surgery residency training program.
• Establish continuing education programs in plastic surgery, facial reconstruction both traumatic and aesthetic care for the clinical faculty and practicing physicians in the area.
• Provide a role model as a teacher in plastic surgery.

Research (10%)

• 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 trauma, facial fracture, reconstruction.
• Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer.
• Establish clinical research protocols, both laboratory and clinical, for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Service (40%)

• Represent the division in departmental, school, university and community matters.
• Assist in the development of programs for care of the trauma patient.
• Maintain a plastic surgery practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency, with a special interest in facial trauma and esthetics.
• Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, house staff, students and fellow practitioners.
• Provide a peer review for assessing clinical practice for faculty within the Division.
• 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.
• Present papers at plastic surgery meetings and meetings in other related fields.
• Serve on committees on national, regional and state societies pertaining to plastic surgery.
• 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

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery.
• MD licensure.
• Successful completion of a Plastic Surgery residency.
• 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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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.

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