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Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Job ID: 44579
Location: Chicago, Illinois

The Division of GI Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a motivated general surgeon to join a bustling division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Northwestern Medicine is one of the premier academic medical systems in the nation. Furthermore, the GI Surgery service line is highly ranked nationally, and the Department of Surgery is positioned among leading surgery departments for receipt of NIH funding.

The ideal candidate will have established academic interests and a proven track record in securing extramural funding to support these academic endeavors, which may be in the basic, translational, clinical trial or health services outcomes research.

We are seeking a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Clinical practice will be focused on general surgery procedures, such as cholecystectomy, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, herniorrhaphy, and minimally invasive surgery, as well as inpatient and outpatient care of general surgery patients. The candidate may also be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded clinical, translational, basic science, and/or health services outcomes research program. The candidate will contribute to medical education of General Surgery residents.

Qualified candidates must (1) be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery; (2) have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in their respective area of practice, and (3) be able to obtain permanent Illinois licensure.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

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