Clinical Research Associate Jobs in Springfield, IL

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2400617
Department: Surgery-SMS
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
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Description
This is a faculty position with direct responsibilities to the Chief of the Institute for Plastic Surgery
Examples of Duties
I. Administrative 15%
1. Provide coordination of the Institute for Plastic Surgery activities with the emergency services.
2. Provide a point of contact between Division and outside agencies.
3. Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel within the Division.
4. Aid in the supervision of ancillary personnel in the research laboratory.
II. Teaching 35%
1. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in plastic surgery, trauma surgery, burn, maxillofacial trauma, and hand care.
2. Participate directly in the plastic surgery residency training program.
3. Establish continuing education programs in plastic surgery, facial reconstruction both traumatic and aesthetic care for the clinical faculty and practicing physicians in the area.
4. Provide a role model as a teacher in plastic surgery
III. Research 10%
1. Encourage members in the Division of Plastic Surgery and its residents, as well as members and residents in other divisions to do research and publish the results, particularly in the field of trauma, facial fracture, reconstruction.
2. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer.
3. Establish clinical research protocols, both laboratory and clinical, for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
IV. Service 40%
1. Represent the division in departmental, school, university and community matters.
2. Assist in the development of programs for care of the trauma patient.
3. Maintain a plastic surgery practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency, with a special interest in facial trauma and esthetics
4. Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, house staff, students and fellow practitioners.
5. Provide a peer review for assessing clinical practice for faculty within the Division.
6. Attend national meetings, symposiums, etc., in plastic surgery or related fields for the purpose of contributing, gaining of further knowledge and serving as an example to other physicians.
7. Present papers at plastic surgery meetings and meetings in other related fields.
8. Serve on committees on national, regional and state societies pertaining to plastic surgery.
9. Represent the Department of Surgery and/or the Division of Plastic Surgery on committees as requested by the Chairman of the Department of Surgery or the Chairman of the Division of Plastic Surgery.
Qualifications
1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
2. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery
3. MD licensure
4. Successful completion of a Plastic Surgery residency
5. Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois
Supplemental Information
The budgeted annual salary range is $275,000 to $302,500, 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.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
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Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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