ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC UROLOGY SURGEON - Assistant/Associate Professor
Company: SIU School of Medicine-Dept of Surgery
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
The Department of Urology at Southern Illinois University School
of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible
Pediatric Urology Surgeon for a full-time faculty position at the
Assistant/Associate Professor level, depending on experience and
academic record. Tenure/Non-tenure track eligible.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chair of Urology, Bradley
Schwartz, DO, this is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance
an academic Urology program in Illinois. This position will have
privileges at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s
Hospital. Applicants must have completed a residency in Urology and
fellowship in Pediatric Urology. Illinois licensure is a
requirement of employment. Duties include maintaining a medical
practice, teaching students and residents, and engaging in clinical
and/or basic science research. Company Information: 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. The SIU Medical School
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 HSHS St. John’s and Springfield
Memorial Hospital as teaching and patient care sites. Springfield
Memorial Hospital has one of the nation’s largest and
technologically advanced facilities, the Memorial Learning Center,
where the SIU Surgical Skills Training Center is located. These
resources further expand SIU’s mission 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. Required Qualifications and
Abilities: Board-eligible or board-certified in the U.S.; eligible
for Illinois medical license; successful completion of Urology
residency and Pediatric Urology fellowship. Sensitive to the needs
of underrepresented minority populations. Application Deadline:
Until filled. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice, fringe
benefits, and exceptional compensation plans. For more
position-specific information, and to complete the online
application materials, visit our website at:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siumed/jobs/5107148/pediatric-urologist-assistant-associate-professor-of-clinical-surgery-sms-3745
. Position-specific questions may be directed to Bradley Schwartz,
DO at 217-545-7275 or via email at bschwartz@siumed.edu . The
budgeted annual salary range for this position is $250,000 to
$275,000, 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 . 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.
Keywords: SIU School of Medicine-Dept of Surgery, Florissant , ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC UROLOGY SURGEON - Assistant/Associate Professor, Education / Teaching , Springfield, Missouri
