"Pediatric Infectious Disease (Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics) SMS-3754"

Pediatric Infectious Disease (Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics) SMS-3754

Posted: 13-Dec-25

Location: Springfield, IL

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5169710

This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases to medical students, residents and allied health professionals.

I. Teaching 25%

1. Assume major responsibilities for instruction in the Division of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, including curriculum modification and direct teaching of students and residents.
2. Assist in pediatric educational programs for students, residents and participating physicians, including rounds, seminars and conferences; curriculum; development and electives.

II. Service (Patient Care) 65%

1. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
2. Develop and maintain a clinical practice in Pediatrics Infectious Diseases.

III. Administration 5%

1. Serve on committees and perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Chair of Pediatric Specialty Services or the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics.

IV. Research 5%

1. Stimulate, support and participate in scholarly activities and clinical investigation in Pediatrics Infectious Diseases and related disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited medical school program
• Successful completion of an approved residency program
• Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatrics Infectious Diseases by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Proven stature in areas of teaching/service/research
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Illinois or eligible for such licensure

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Demonstrated consistent high level of achievement
• Licensed in the state of Illinois

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.