Faculty/Physician Surgeon - Transplant Surgery

Faculty/Physician Surgeon - Transplant Surgery

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041869

Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026; for fullest consideration apply by 9/13/2026 

Salary:  The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $550,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery seeks a full-time surgeon (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor the most, junior, or intermediate level) to provide the full breadth of Transplant Surgery services.

The Faculty/Physician Surgeon will function as a Transplant Surgeon. This position will be responsible for providing patient care and clinical activities in the area of Transplant Surgery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. Degree or a foreign equivalent 
• Training in a Surgical Residency Program
• Board Certification in Surgery or eligibility for certification
• ASTS Certified 
• Illinois medical license, eligibility to obtain this license 
• Expertise in robotic surgery as applied to the field of Transplantation 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.