Neurological Surgery Faculty Position - Spine Neurosurgeon

Weatherby Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 455,000 - 785,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a full-time faculty member specializing in spinal disorders. This exciting opportunity involves clinical care, teaching, and research while joining a vibrant community of faculty colleagues. Competitive salary based on qualifications, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Benefits

Generous Package of Fringe Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have medical doctorate and eligibility for licensure in Illinois and Indiana.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by The American Board of Neurological Surgery required.
• Fellowship training in spine surgery or equivalent experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical Care

Teaching

Research

Education

Medical Doctorate

Board Certification in Neurological Surgery

Fellowship in Spine Surgery or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $455,000 - $650,000 per year; Associate Professor: $480,000 - $685,000 per year; Professor: $530,000 - $785,000 per year

The University of Chicago’s Department of Neurological Surgery is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of our growing neurosurgical program as we welcome our Inaugural Chair, Dr. Mohamed Bydon.The appointee will provide clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient setting as a neurosurgeon specializing in the management of spinal disorders. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide:https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the University of Chicago and its affiliates. The University also has a robust Neuroscience Institute, which brings together more than 90 neuroscientists based in academic and clinical departments across the campus into a cohesive program. The Department of Neurological Surgery currently has 12 full-time attending neurosurgeons with plans to expand in the coming years.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent; 2) have or be eligible for permanent medical licensure in the State of Illinois and State of Indiana; and 3) be Board Certified/Board Eligible by The American Board of Neurological Surgery; 4) have additional fellowship training inspine surgery or equivalent experience.

We especially welcome applicants with an academic interest and/or potential for research-based program in a field relevant to clinical practice, medical education, and/or quality improvement. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications:http://apply.interfolio.com/167799. Applicants must upload: a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit?http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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