Faculty​/Physician Surgeon - Transplant Surgery

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $550,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery seeks a full-time surgeon (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor the most, junior, or intermediate level) to provide the full breadth of Transplant Surgery services.

The Faculty/Physician Surgeon will function as a Transplant Surgeon. This position will be responsible for providing patient care and clinical activities in the area of Transplant Surgery.

• Assist with patient care and treatment in the area of Transplant Surgery.
• Assist with teaching medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• M.D. Degree or a foreign equivalent
• Training in a Surgical Residency Program
• Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility for certification
• ASTS Certified
• Illinois medical license, eligibility to obtain this license
• Expertise in robotic surgery as applied to the field of Transplantation

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026; for fullest consideration apply by 9/13/2026. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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