Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology (Decatur) - SMS-3856

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine•Decatur, IL

23h•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will participate in developing and delivering instructional and clinical activities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The position is on site only. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, providing general obstetrics and gynecology care, conducting research and quality projects, and participating in departmental, hospital, and university administration. The role includes clinical teaching and patient care in support of SIU Medicine’s mission, as well as supervision of residents and medical students as needed.

Requirements

Completion of an approved residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Nice To Haves

Interest in undergraduate and residency education programs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and modify medical student and resident graduate medical curricula.
Conduct seminars, rounds, discussions, and other educational activities with medical students, residents, and faculty.
Evaluate student learning modules during each clinical medical student clerkship rotation.
Mentor residents, fellows, and students when requested by the Clerkship Director, Residency Program Director, or Chair.
Participate in local and national continuing medical education programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students in Springfield.
Participate in the SIU Medicine mission, emphasizing clinical teaching and patient care.
Hold appointments or committee assignments on state and national medical societies and hospital committees as assigned.
Provide assigned 24-hour in-house call coverage and supervise OB/GYN residents and medical students as needed.
Develop an active general obstetrics and gynecology private practice, providing evidence-based care and following SIU Medicine and department guidelines, metrics, electronic prescribing, and quality measures as directed by the Chair.
Staff resident clinics and surgical cases as assigned.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission and behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine, including excellent service, collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, accountability, diversity and inclusion, and continuous learning and improvement.
Conduct basic or clinical research projects and quality projects suitable for peer-reviewed publications.
Participate in departmental meetings and activities related to overall departmental operations.
Serve on hospital and university committees as designated by the Department Chair or Dean.
Provide consultative assistance to local, state, and national government agencies when requested by the Chair.