Assistant Professor (CT)/Physician Surgeon

American Society of Transplant Surgeons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor (CT)/Physician Surgeon to join their Department of Surgery. This exciting tenure track position involves teaching the next generation of surgeons in General, Minimally Invasive, and Transplantation Surgery. The role includes providing clinical patient care, engaging in clinical research, and fulfilling administrative responsibilities. Candidates must possess an MD degree, extensive surgical training, and expertise in robotic surgery, particularly in kidney transplants for obese patients. Join a forward-thinking institution that values excellence in education and patient care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Paid Leave

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent, 5 years training in Surgical Residency.
• Illinois medical license and Board Certification in Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in surgery.
• Provide clinical patient care and participate in research.

Skills

Robotic Surgery

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Teaching

Education

MD Degree

Surgical Residency Training (5 years)

Board Certification in Surgery

Job description

Assistant Professor (CT)/Physician Surgeon

The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor (CT)/Physician Surgeon. The tenure track Assistant Professor (CT)/Physician Surgeon will assist the Department with teaching medical students, residents and fellows in General, Minimally Invasive and Transplantation Surgery.

Other duties include providing clinical patient care, participating in clinical research, and performing administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements are an MD degree or its foreign equivalent, 5 years of training in a Surgical Residency program, an Illinois medical license, and Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility for certification.

Expertise in robotic surgery as applied to the field of Transplantation will be essential to qualify for the position. Expertise with robotic training in kidney transplant for obese recipients.

For fullest consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 references by 05/13/2025 to the attention of the Search Coordinator via email at [e-mail], or via mail at Dept of Surgery, 840 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60612. UIC is AA/EOE."

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $150,000 to $220,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits