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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Pediatrics
Description:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Pediatrics. This is an exciting time to be a part of this distinguished and growing program. Candidates with specialty interests in headache, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, acute care neurology and developmental disorders are especially welcome. The position is approximately 50 percent clinical with the remainder divided primarily between teaching and research.
As a member of the Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics at SIU School of Medicine, the incumbent will represent each Department in a manner to enhance its patient care, educational, and research mission. This position reports to the Division Head of Child & Adolescent Neurology and to the Chair of Neurology. SIU SOM serves a far-ranging patient population through its National Pediatric Myoclonus Organization, which cares for the largest patient population of opsoclonus-myoclonus in North America.
SIU School of Medicine has received national recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. SIU SOM is affiliated with Children’s Hospital, which is a tertiary referral center for central and southern Illinois with a trauma-certified PICU and 40-bed level III NICU. In addition, there will be participation in inpatient care at local hospitals and outpatient activities of child neurology including area clinics.
Highlights of the position and area include:
- Combining research and teaching with an active clinical practice which serves Springfield and surrounding community residents in central and southern Illinois.
- Mentor neurology and pediatric residents rotating on pediatric neurology.
- A competitive salary, excellent benefits package and University funded malpractice plan.
- Great work/life balance in a “Top Places to Live” community.
- Family oriented communities, excellent schools and affordable housing.
- Easy access to metropolitan amenities in Chicago and St. Louis.
Qualifications: Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois. A demonstrated background in education and administration is required. Established credentials in research are necessary for appointment at the Associate Professor level.
For full consideration: A letter of interest and current curriculum vitae should be directed to the executive search firm, Koppen Group c/o Kristin Koppen at recruit@koppengroup.com; Telephone: 800.984.9774.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Southern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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