Assistant Professor (832)

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chair to develop systems of supervision and evaluation of residents and medical students.
• Aid in the administrative functions of the Department of Otolaryngology and develop programs and related budgets.
• Represent the Department in Departmental, School, University, and community matters in the Chair’s absence.
• Help develop specialized clinics related to the field of Otolaryngology where appropriate in conjunction with the School of Medicine.
• Serve as a role model as a teacher in Otolaryngology.
• Develop teaching modules in Otolaryngology.
• Develop and implement evaluation methods for students, residents in Otolaryngology, and other residents rotating through Otolaryngology.
• Develop and implement programs in Otolaryngology for National distribution.
• Participate in the development and implementation of CME Programs.
• Participate in the respective education programs for medical students and residents to provide current knowledge in the field of facial plastics reconstructive surgery.
• Provide facial plastic reconstructive surgery education to SIU-SOM faculty, nurses, and allied health workers when requested.
• Promote research and scholarly activities within the Department by example and encouragement.
• Demonstrate, by action, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine.
• Provide 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a practice of Otolaryngology in order to continue clinical proficiency.
• Serve as a role model for the practice of the specialty to other faculty, house officers, students and fellow practitioners.
• Attend national meetings, symposia and committees related to Otolaryngology.
• Present papers and lectures at meetings of Otolaryngology or related fields.
• Serve on committees where appropriate of National, Regional and State societies pertaining to Otolaryngology.
• Represent the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck on committees as requested by the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Experience providing services to multicultural populations and minority populations.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible.
• Successful Completion of Facial Plastics Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship program.
• MD licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Interest in undergraduate and resident training/education.