"Assistant/Associate Professor of Neurosurgery – SMS-3444"

This is an academic position, based in Springfield (Decatur outreach), responsible for teaching duties within the Division of Neurosurgery, will have an interest in research and active clinical practice in Neurosurgery.

I. Administration: 5%

a. Provide administrative support for the Division of Neurosurgery and develop vascular/endovascular Neurosurgical programs and related budgets pertaining to the Division

b. Provide administrative support for the Division of Neurosurgery and develop/contribute to other Adult Neurosurgical programs to include: Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Neurosurgical programs and related budgets pertaining to the Division

c. Assist recruitment for Department of Surgery and other appropriate areas of the Medical School

II. Teaching: 25%

a. Assist the Chair in assuring a balanced and integrated educational program in the Neurosciences including undergraduate medical education, surgical residency programs, continued medical education, and multidisciplinary surgical program.

1. Assist in developing educational programs to meet relevant Neurosurgical needs in central and southern Illinois

2. Assist in developing and implementing undergraduate curricula in Neurosurgery and the Neurosciences where appropriate

3. Assist in educating residents in neurosurgical patient care

4. Serve as a mentor for Neurosurgical research for graduate and undergraduate Students

5. Providing a role model in Neurosurgery as a teacher

III. Research: 10%

a. Actively engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division

1. Develop programs of research and scholarly activities and keeping with the goals of the Division

2. Produce published research that promotes the visibility and achievement of the Division

3. Engage in clinical trials and/or basic science research that further the understanding and treatment of Neurosurgical disease

4. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research

IV. Service: 60%

a. Practice Neurosurgery in an exemplary manner, properly balanced with other academic activities, and clinical, and administrative responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain a clinical Neurosurgical practice appropriate to community needs

2. Provide a role model in Neurosurgery as a practitioner for faculty, house staff and residents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

2. Graduate of accredited medical school program

3. Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Residency

4. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure

5. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Neurosurgery

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful completion of a Neurosurgical Vascular/Endovascular Fellowship

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine: SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.