Assistant Professor of Urology (Decatur)

DescriptionThis is an academic position in the practice and teaching of urology to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals with direct responsibilities to the Chief of the Division of Urology who reports to the Chairman of the Department of SurgeryExamples of DutiesTeaching 9%Assist the Chairman of the Division of Urology in coordinating and directing the residency program.Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in urology.Participate directly in urology residency training.Participate in continuing education programs in urology for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.Provide a role model for students and residents as a teacher and practicing urologistResearch 5%

Actively engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division.Provide a role model for students and residents as an investigator.Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research.Service

80%Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of 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.Set an example to future practitioners of highly skilled and conscientious practice of urology that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.Assist in the coordination of multiple disciplinary clinics for the care of urology patients.Maintain a clinical practice in urology in order to enhance clinical proficiency.Participate in peer review for assessing clinical practice skills for faculty within the Division.Help coordinate Urology outreach and regional urology clinical programsRepresent the Division in regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of urology.Attend national meetings and symposia in urology and/ or endourology related fields for the purpose of contribution, acquisition of additional knowledge, and as an example to other physicians.Serve on committees in national, regional, and state societies pertaining to urology and/or endourology.Represent the Division and/or Department on committees as requested by the Division and Department Chairmen.Administration 6%Assistin the assessment of surgical manpower and education needs in the specialty of urology.Attend Divisional Urology meetings.QualificationsBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Urology Able to be licensed in the State of IllinoisSuccessful completion of urology residency MD licenseSensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populationsSupplemental InformationIf you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.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.

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