Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery/Physician Surgeon

Posting Close Date: 01/22/2025 

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Physician Surgeon.

Position Summary
This is a clinical practice position specializing in neurosurgery which may include any of the following subspecialties: cerebrovascular, spine, functional, oncology, vascular, pain or general neurosurgery. Must participate in clinical activities, teaching and potential research programs. Also must participate in training programs for residents and fellows.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice to include outpatient clinical activities, surgical responsibilities, rounding, inpatient and telehealth consultations and call coverage
• Education of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees
• Development of research programs
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, board eligible, completed neurosurgical residency
• Completion of endovascular surgery fellowship 
• Demonstrated teaching experience
• Potential for or evidence of scholarly pursuits