Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - SMS-; Carbondale

This position will function as a member of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, who in turn reports to the Dean of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

• A. Assists in the administrative functions of the Department of Otolaryngology working with the chair to develop systems of supervision and evaluation of residents and medical students.
• B. Represents the Department in Departmental, School, University, and community matters in the chairman's absence.
• C. Helps develop specialized clinics related to the field of Otolaryngology where appropriate in conjunction with the School of Medicine.

• A. Serves as a role model in the teaching of otolaryngology to students.
• B. Develops and implements programs in otolaryngology for national distribution.
• C. Develops and implements evaluation methods for students, residents in otolaryngology, and other residents rotating through otolaryngology.
• D. Supervises research by medical students and residents in otolaryngology.

Promotes research and scholarly activities within the Department by example and encouragement.

• A. Sets an example as a highly skilled and conscientious practitioner of otolaryngology with a practice style that is balanced with self‑education and other academic activities, providing an example to future practitioners of otolaryngology.
• Maintain a practice of otolaryngology to continue clinical proficiency.
• Serve as a role model for the practice of the specialty to other faculty, house officers, students, and fellow practitioners.
• Attend national meetings, symposia, and committees related to otolaryngology.
• Present papers and lectures at meetings of otolaryngology or related fields.
• Serve on committees where appropriate of national, regional, and state societies pertaining to otolaryngology.
• C. Represents the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on committees as requested by the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology.

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