Neurological Surgery Faculty Position – Neuro-Oncology #NSU014
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Chicagos Department of Neurological Surgery is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of our growing neurosurgical program as we welcome our Inaugural Chair of Neurological Surgery Dr. Mohamad Bydon. The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care specializing in the clinical management of patients with primary brain tumors metastatic disease and the neurological effects of cancer on the central nervous system. The Neuro-Oncology program is part of The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Illinois and the only academic medical center on the citys South Side. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
The appointee will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine the Biological Sciences Division the Pritzker School of Medicine the University of Chicago and its affiliates. The University also has a robust Neuroscience Institute which brings together more than 90 neuroscientists based in academic and clinical departments across the campus into a cohesive program. The Department of Neurological Surgery currently has 12 full-time faculty neurosurgery attendings with plans to expand in the coming years.
Prior to the start of employment qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent; 2) have or be eligible for permanent medical licensure in the State of Illinois and State of Indiana; and 3) be Board Certified/Board Eligible by The American Board of Neurological Surgery. 4) have additional fellowship training in neuro-oncology or equivalent experience.
We especially welcome applicants with an academic interest and/or potential for research-based program in a field relevant to clinical practice medical education and/or quality improvement.
To be considered those interested must apply through The University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board which uses Interfolio to accept applications: Applicants must upload: a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process please visit
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
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