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This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to medical students, residents and allied health professionals \*This position is ON SITE only\* **Administration 10%** 1. Work with the Chair to develop systems of supervision and evaluation of residents and medical students. 2. Assist in the administrative functions of the Department of Otolaryngology and develop programs and related budgets. 3. Represent the Department in Departmental, School, University, and community matters in the Chair’s absence. 4. Help develop specialized clinics related to the field of Otolaryngology where appropriate in conjunction with the School of Medicine. **Teaching 20%** 1. Serve as a role model as a teacher in Otolaryngology. 1. Develop teaching modules in Otolaryngology. 2. Develop and implement evaluation methods for students, residents in Otolaryngology, and other residents rotating through Otolaryngology. 3. Develop and implement programs in Otolaryngology for National distribution. 4. Participate in the development and implementation of CME Programs. 5. Participate in the respective education programs for medical students and residents to provide current knowledge in the field of facial plastics reconstructive surgery. 6. Provide facial plastic reconstructive surgery education to SIU-SOM faculty, nurses, and allied health workers when requested. **Research 10%** Promote research and scholarly activities within the Department by example and encouragement. **Service 60%** A. Demonstrates, by action, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability, diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement. B. Set 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 which will provide an example to future practitioners of Otolaryngology. 1. Maintain a practice of Otolaryngology in order to continue clinical proficiency. 2. Serve as a role model for the practice of the specialty to other faculty, house officers, students and fellow practitioners. 3. Attend national meetings, symposia and committees related to Otolaryngology. 4. Present papers and lectures at meetings of Otolaryngology or related fields. 5. Serve on committees where appropriate of National, Regional and State societies pertaining to Otolaryngology. C. Represent the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck on committees as requested by the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** 1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations. 2. Experience providingservices to multicultural populations and minority populations. 3. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible 4. Successful Completion of Facial Plastics Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship program. 5. MD licensure in the State of Illinois. 6. Interest in undergraduate and resident training/education. *The budgeted annual salary range is $225,000 to $247,500, representing the **academic base salary** only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional **clinical compensation** will be provided separately through a **member practice agreement**.*
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$225,000 – $247,500/yr
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