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Title:  Chair, Department of Neurology

 

Description:

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a leader in Neurology education and training with expertise building clinical programs to serve as the Chairman of the Department of Neurology.  This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Neurology program vital to the residents of central and southern Illinois.

 

SIU School of Medicine recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and consistently receives national recognition for innovation in medical education while offering a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach.  Two major 500+ and 700+bed academic medical facilities serve the community and are teaching sites for SIU.  Together they serve the area as a Level 1 Trauma Center.

 

The Department of Neurology at Southern Illinois University is committed to excellence and innovative research in neuroscience and clinical therapeutics.   In conjunction with The Department of Surgery at Southern Illinois University and the area academic medical centers, the joint Neuroscience Program continues to develop as the preeminent program in Central Illinois for clinical research, teaching and care of patients suffering from cognitive, neurological and neurosurgical disorders.  The existing Center for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders is one of three designated Alzheimer Assistance Centers in the State of Illinois and has been designated as a Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center.  The SIU Stroke Center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings and offers state of the art treatment options to improve outcomes including endovascular neurosurgery.

 

Highlights of the position and area include:

• Play a key role on the executive leadership team in the ongoing growth and development of the premier neuroscience program in Central Illinois.

• Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate medical education and residency/ fellowship programs in Neurology

• Leading and expanding a dedicated team of neurologists committed to excellence in their subspecialty fields.

• A highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package and University funded malpractice plan.

• Great work/life balance in a “Top Places to Live” community.

• Family oriented communities, excellent schools and affordable housing.

• Easy access to metropolitan amenities in Chicago and St. Louis.

Qualifications:  BC in Neurology. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois.  Demonstrated leadership in teaching, scholarship and in developing clinical programs as well as a record of innovation and effective administration and fiscal leadership.  Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills are essential.  Established credentials in research are necessary for appointment at the full Professor level.

For full consideration:  A letter of interest and current curriculum vitae should be directed to the executive search firm, Koppen Group c/o Kathy Jordan at recruit@koppengroup.com; Telephone: 800.984.9774 or by mail to Koppen Group at 11939 Manchester Road #107, St. Louis, MO 63131-4502. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Southern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  

                                        

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