CARDIAC SURGEON - Assistant/Associate Professor

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Surgeon for a faculty position. This role offers the opportunity to enhance an academic Cardiothoracic Surgery program while teaching medical students and conducting research.

Benefits

Self-insured malpractice

Fringe benefits

Exceptional compensation plans

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Illinois medical license required.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a medical practice and teaching students.
• Engaging in clinical and/or basic science research.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Teaching

Clinical Research

Education

Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Surgeon for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, depending on experience and academic record. Tenure/Non-tenure track eligible.

Responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Illinois. This position will have privileges at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Applicants must have completed a residency and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Illinois licensure is a requirement of employment. Duties include maintaining a medical practice, teaching students, and engaging in clinical and/or basic science research.

Company Information: SIU School of Medicine is located in the historic capital city of Springfield, Illinois with a population of 120,000 serving over 2 million throughout central and southern Illinois. The SIU Medical School has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Our regional presence includes collaborations with HSHS St. John’s and Springfield Memorial Hospital as teaching and patient care sites.

Springfield Memorial Hospital has one of the nation’s largest and technologically advanced facilities, the Memorial Learning Center, where the SIU Surgical Skills Training Center is located. These resources further expand SIU’s mission to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation.

Springfield offers an exceptional central Midwestern location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Springfield is a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. It is an excellent place to live and raise a family, with an affordable cost of living. Excellent public and private schools are available, as well as an accredited community college and a University of Illinois Campus. Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Required Qualifications and Abilities: Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Illinois medical license; successful completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery residency and fellowship. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Application Deadline: Until filled. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice, fringe benefits, and exceptional compensation plans. For more position-specific information, and to complete the on-line application materials, visit our website at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siumed/jobs/4834442/assistant-associate-professor-of-cardiothoracic-surgery-sms-3653.

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $300,000 to $330,000. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. This is a security-sensitive position. Pre-employment background screenings required. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. SIU Medicine is committed to cultivating a diverse campus population for the well-being of its learners and workforce.