Assistant/Associate Professor - Plastic Surgery; Decatur - SMS
Job in
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listing for:
SIU Medicine
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor - Plastic Surgery (Decatur) - SMS-3590
Description
This person will function as a member of the Department of Surgery in the Institute for Plastic Surgery with his/her major duties and responsibilities at the office on the Decatur Memorial Hospital campus. The incumbent may provide educational and/or administrative services to hospital programs as requested
Examples of Duties
Administrative 10%
Provide coordination of the Division of Plastic Surgery activities with the emergency services.Provide a point of contact between Division and outside agencies.Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel within the Division.Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel in the research laboratory.Teaching 10%
Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in plastic surgery, trauma surgery, burn, maxillofacial trauma, and hand care.Participate directly in the plastic surgery residency training program.Establish continuing education programs in plastic surgery, trauma surgery and hand care for the clinical faculty and practicing physicians in the area.Provide a role model as a teacher in plastic surgery.Research 5%
Encourage members in the Division of Plastic Surgery and its residents, as well as members and residents in other divisions to do research and publish the results, particularly in the field of trauma and hand care.Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer.Establish clinical research protocols, both laboratory and clinical, for plastic and reconstructive surgery.Service 75%
Represent the division in departmental, school, university and community matters.Assist in the development of programs for care of the trauma patient.Assist in programs for the development of microsurgical care.Maintain a plastic surgery practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, house staff, students and fellow practitioners.Provide a peer review for assessing clinical practice for faculty within the Division.Attend national meetings, symposiums, etc., in plastic surgery or related fields for the purpose of contributing, gaining of further knowledge and serving as an example to other physicians.Present papers at plastic surgery meetings and meetings in other related fields.Serve on committees on national, regional and state societies pertaining to plastic surgery.Represent the Department of Surgery and/or the Division of Plastic Surgery on committees as requested by the Chairman of the Department of Surgery or the Chairman of the Division of Plastic Surgery.Qualifications
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populationsMD licensureBoard-certified or Board-eligible in Plastic SurgeryAble to be licensed in the State of IllinoisSuccessful completion of Plastic Surgery residencyCompetence in teaching, interest in research and clinical competence in congenital, hand, trauma and microsurgeryContact
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The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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