Academic Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Assistant or Associate Professor

Responsibilities

Join a dynamic and growing academic orthopedic surgery program reporting to Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery. This role offers the opportunity to shape trauma care delivery and help train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive orthopedic trauma care in a high-volume clinical setting, teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in a supportive academic environment, and conducting or contributing to clinical or basic science research.

Clinical privileges will be held at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital, both key partners in SIU’s mission of academic excellence and patient-centered care.

SIU School of Medicine is located in the historic capital city of Springfield, Illinois with a population of 120,000 serving over 2 million throughout central and southern Illinois. SIU School of Medicine has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Our regional presence includes collaborations with Hospital Sisters Health System and Memorial Health System as teaching and patient care sites.

The Memorial Learning Center and SIU Surgical Skills Training Center further expands SIU’s vision to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation.

Springfield offers an exceptional central Midwestern location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Springfield is a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. It is an excellent place to live and raise a family, with an affordable cost of living. Excellent public and private schools are available, as well as an accredited community college and a University of Illinois Campus.

Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Final date to receive applications:
Until filled. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice and exceptional compensation plans. For more position-specific information, and to complete the on-line application materials, visit our website at:

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school and licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois. Successful completion of an Orthopedic residency program. Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations. This is a security-sensitive position. Pre-employment background screenings required. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. SIU Medicine is committed to cultivating a diverse campus population for the well-being of its learners and workforce.