Location & Practice Overview

The position is based in the Department of Urology at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Clinical work is conducted through the academic faculty practice with hospital privileges at the two primary teaching hospitals affiliated with the program.

Practice Model Academic faculty appointment within SIU School of Medicine Department of Urology
Hospital Privileges Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Care Delivery Setting Outpatient academic clinics combined with inpatient surgical services
Department Structure Division of Urology under the Department of Surgery

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clinical practice in pediatric urology
  • Teach medical students and urology residents in both clinical and classroom settings
  • Engage in clinical research, basic science research, or both
  • Support expansion of the academic Urology program

Daily work integrates direct patient care with the educational and scholarly expectations of a full-time faculty role.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Urology and must have completed both a Urology residency and a Pediatric Urology fellowship. Eligibility for an Illinois medical license is required for employment.

Board Certification
Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology (United States)
Residency
Successful completion of Urology residency
Fellowship
Successful completion of Pediatric Urology fellowship
State License
Eligible for unrestricted Illinois medical license
Additional Requirement
Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Compensation & Benefits

The University funds the academic base salary. Clinical earnings are handled separately under a member practice agreement.

  • Academic base salary: $250,000–$275,000 per year (final figure determined by experience, qualifications, internal equity, and budget)
  • Additional clinical compensation through a separate member practice agreement
  • Self-insured malpractice coverage
  • University fringe benefits

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time faculty
Appointment Track Tenure-track or non-tenure-track eligible
Primary Work Sites SIU academic facilities and two Springfield teaching hospitals
Work Mode On-site clinical, teaching, and research activity

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The clinical practice focuses on pediatric patients referred for genitourinary evaluation and treatment within an academic tertiary-care environment.

Age Range Infants, children, and adolescents
Clinical Needs Pediatric genitourinary conditions requiring medical or surgical management
Encounter Types Outpatient clinic visits and inpatient hospital care
Referral Environment Academic referral practice serving central and southern Illinois

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the role is the delivery of pediatric urologic care within a teaching and research environment.

Clinical Core Pediatric urologic medical and surgical management
Educational Integration Direct involvement of clinical activity in student and resident education
Research Activity Clinical and/or basic science investigation related to pediatric urology

Role Highlights

Several structural elements set this faculty position apart from a standard clinical pediatric urology role.

  • Academic base salary plus separate clinical compensation
  • Clear institutional mandate to expand and strengthen the academic Urology program
  • Access to the Memorial Learning Center and SIU Surgical Skills Training Center
  • Option for tenure-track or non-tenure-track appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor rank

About SIU School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine is a community-based medical school located in Springfield, Illinois. Its Division of Urology functions within the Department of Surgery and conducts clinical care, resident and student education, and research in collaboration with affiliated teaching hospitals.

Institution Type Public university medical school
Headquarters Springfield, Illinois
Primary Hospital Partners Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Educational Infrastructure Memorial Learning Center and SIU Surgical Skills Training Center
Organizational Unit Division of Urology, Department of Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the $250,000–$275,000 range represent total compensation?
No. That figure is the academic base salary funded by the University. Clinical compensation is provided separately through a member practice agreement and is not included in the published base range.
Is the appointment tenure-track or non-tenure-track?
Both pathways are available. The specific track is determined by the candidate’s academic record, experience, and institutional needs.
At which hospitals will clinical privileges be held?
Privileges are required at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital, the two primary teaching hospitals for the SIU Urology program.
Is research an expected part of the role?
Yes. Participation in clinical research, basic science research, or both is listed among the core duties of the faculty position.
To whom does the position report?
The faculty member reports to the Chair of Urology.
Is an Illinois medical license required for this position?
Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license, which is required for employment.

Academic Pediatric Urology Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor in Springfield, IL

SIU School of Medicine seeks a full-time Academic Pediatric Urology Surgeon for an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty appointment in Springfield, Illinois. The role combines pediatric urologic clinical practice with teaching of medical students and residents and participation in clinical or basic science research. Hospital privileges are held at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Required credentials include board certification or eligibility in Urology, completion of Urology residency and Pediatric Urology fellowship, and eligibility for an Illinois medical license. Academic base salary is set between $250,000 and $275,000, with additional clinical compensation provided through a separate member practice agreement. The appointment may be tenure-track or non-tenure-track. Self-insured malpractice coverage and university fringe benefits are included. The position is located within the Division of Urology under the Department of Surgery and supports the school’s integrated mission of clinical care, education, and research.

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