Faculty/Physician Surgeon - Transplant Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago Department of Surgery seeks a full-time transplant surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor) to provide the full breadth of transplant services.

The candidate will deliver patient care, participate in teaching, and engage in clinical research, with responsibilities spanning surgical procedures, education of trainees, and collaboration across the division.

Qualifications

• MD degree or foreign equivalent.
• Training in a surgical residency program.
• Board certification in surgery or eligibility.
• ASTS certification.
• Illinois medical license, eligibility to obtain.
• Expertise in robotic surgery as applied to transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment in transplant surgery.
• Assist with teaching medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Robotic surgery expertise

Education

MD degree or foreign equivalent

Surgical Residency Training

Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility

ASTS Certified

Illinois medical license, eligibility to obtain

Job description

Hiring Department

Surgery

Location

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

1041869

Posting Close Date

11/13/2026; for fullest consideration apply by 9/13/2026

Salary

The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $550,000.Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery seeks a full-time surgeon ( Assistant Professor or Associate Professor the most, junior, or intermediate level ) to provide the full breadth of Transplant Surgery services.

The Faculty/Physician Surgeon will function as a Transplant Surgeon. This position will be responsible for providing patient care and clinical activities in the area of Transplant Surgery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment in the area of Transplant Surgery.
• Assist with teaching medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. Degree or a foreign equivalent
• Training in a Surgical Residency Program
• Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility for certification
• ASTS Certified
• Illinois medical license, eligibility to obtain this license
• Expertise in robotic surgery as applied to the field of Transplantation

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