Division Chief, Vascular Surgery

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 476,966 - 786,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid medical, sick, and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and dependents

Generous retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago seeks a full-time Surgeon-Scientist/Investigator to lead the Division of Vascular Surgery. This role entails providing comprehensive surgical services, conducting impactful research, and educating medical students and residents.

The ideal candidate should have completed a vascular surgery fellowship, possess board eligibility/certification, and demonstrate strong funding acquisition skills. A competitive compensation package, including salary and extensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Completed an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency program.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in vascular surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage extramural research funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full breadth of vascular surgery services.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to the education of Medical Students and Vascular Surgery residents and fellows.

Skills

Securing extramural funding

Vascular surgery expertise

Clinical trial management

Educational contribution

Education

ACGME‑accredited vascular surgery fellowship

Job description

The Division of Vascular Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Surgeon‑Scientist/Investigator at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. This individual will serve as the Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and play a key leadership role in the expansion of clinical programs and research within the division and health system. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Northwestern Medicine is one of the premier academic medical systems in the nation. Furthermore, the Vascular Surgery service line is a part of the world renowned Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

The ideal candidate will have established academic interests and a proven track record in securing extramural funding to support these academic endeavors, which may be in the basic, translational, clinical trial, or health services outcomes research. Depending upon the qualifications, the academic mission of the successful candidate will be supported by a generous recruitment package and an Endowed Professorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full breadth of vascular surgery services.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program (basic, translational, clinical trial, or health services outcomes).
• Contribute to the education of Medical Students and Vascular Surgery residents and fellows.

Qualifications

• Completed an ACGME‑accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency program.
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in vascular surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage extramural research funding.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay range: $476,966.00 – $786,838.00.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical, sick, and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre‑tax and flexible spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.