Assistant / associate professor

Description

This person will function as a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of

Surgery. As a Cardiac Surgeon

Examples of Duties

I. Administration 5%

A Provide expertise for trends in future development of Thoracic surgery and implement

new programs where appropriate for the mission of the School and affiliated hospitals.

B. Assess manpower needs of the region for cardiothoracic surgeons and plan and develop

appropriate educational programs to meet these needs including undergraduate,

postgraduate, and continuing medical education.

II. Teaching 25%

A Work with faculty to develop educational objectives, curriculum content and delivery, and

assessment for undergraduate medical education in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.

B. Assist in the planning and implementation, if needed, of a program in cardiothoracic

surgery.

C. Organize and conduct continuing education in cardiothoracic surgery.

D. Represent cardiothoracic surgery in educational planning throughout the School.

E. Serve on educational committees where appropriate within the School of Medicine.

III. Research 15%

• Recommend areas and programs of research in cardiothoracic surgery appropriate to the
  
  

needs of the faculty and mission of the Division

• Provide an exemplary role model as an investigator for students, residents and faculty.
• Work to obtain intramural and/or extramural funds to support research in cardiothoracic surgery.
  
  

Service 55%

• Provide a role model for students and residents by maintaining a practice of high quality Cardiac surgery.
• Provide consultative and/or diagnostic service to house staff and other physicians.
• Participate in assigned Departmental, Medical School and Hospital committees.
  
  

Qualifications

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

MD license

Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois

Successful completion of a cardiothoracic residency and fellowship

Board-Certified or Board- Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

2 years of experience as a Cardiac surgeon

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $300,000 to $330,000. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities.

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