Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics SMS-3625

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine invites applications for an academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The role emphasizes teaching medical students and residents, maintaining an active clinical practice, and contributing to research within an academic health system.

The position supports development of curricula, resident training, and involvement in outreach clinics, with ongoing scholarly activity and collaboration across the department and affiliate sites.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Board certification in Pediatrics by ABP.
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by ABP.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Teaching curriculum development for medical students and trainees.
• Direct participation in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology residency training.
• Engagement in continuing education within the division and across affiliated institutions.
• Maintain a consultative pediatric hematology/oncology practice, including outreach clinics.
• Coordinate chemotherapy program in collaboration with division leadership.
• Represent the division in regional, state, and national matters.
• Participate in design of electronic health records to meet divisional needs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Board Certified in Pediatrics (ABP)

Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ABP)

Illinois medical licensure eligible

Job description

Description

This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of pediatric hematology/oncology to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (25%)
  • Participates in the development and implementation of specific graduate and undergraduate curricula in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
  • Participate directly in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology residency training.
  • Participate in continuing education programs pertaining to pediatric hematology/oncology, within the clinical faculty, the area-wide physicians and the medical students.
• Service (Patient Care) (70%)
  • Demonstrates commitment to the mission and behavioral standards; provides excellent service to internal and external customers through collaboration.
  • Maintain a consultative pediatric hematology/oncology practice to maintain clinical proficiency.
  • Provide highest quality patient care; includes travel to outreach clinics.
  • Assist division chief in coordination of chemotherapy program.
  • Serve as role model for faculty, house staff and students.
  • Provide peer review for assessing clinical practice of faculty within the Division.
  • Carry out recruitment and foster faculty development within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
  • Represent the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in regional, state and national matters.
  • Represent the Department of Pediatrics on committees as requested by Associate Chair or Chair.
  • Participate in design of electronic health records pertaining to divisional needs.
• Research (5%)
  • Participate in quality, research, and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment.
  • Provide a risk model for students and residents as an investigator.
  • Maintain active membership in Children's Oncology Group.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Board certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.