Faculty/Physician Surgeon - Transplant Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life-insur

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or:

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a full-time transplant surgeon (Assistant/Associate Professor level) to provide comprehensive transplant services. The role includes patient care, teaching, and clinical research in a major urban academic setting.

The position requires expertise in robotic surgery, board certification, and eligibility for Illinois medical licensure. This on-site role is based in Chicago and reports to the Surgery department.

Qualifications

• MD degree or foreign equivalent required.
• Surgical residency training completed.
• Board certification in surgery or eligible for certification.
• ASTS certification.
• Illinois medical license or eligibility.
• Expertise in robotic surgery for transplantation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Robotic surgery expertise

Education

MD degree or foreign equivalent

Surgical residency training

Board certification or eligible

ASTS certified

Illinois medical license eligibility

Job description

Chicago, IL, United States

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1041869

Posted on: 8/14/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/13/2026

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, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

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

The Faculty/PhysicianSurgeon will function as a Transplant Surgeon. This position will beresponsible for providing patient care and clinical activities in the area ofTransplant 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 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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.