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Thoracic Surgeon, Assistant or Associate Professor

chicago, IL

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OutSurgeons lists this Thoracic Surgeon, Assistant or Associate Professor opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Thoracic Surgeon, Assistant or Associate Professor

The Canning Thoracic Institute of Northwestern Medicine, in conjunction with the Department of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities include:

Provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care as part of a high-volume, multidisciplinary academic program with a regional and national referral base.

Engage in innovative clinical programs, translational research, and multidisciplinary care models aligned with the Institute’s mission to redefine care for patients with complex thoracic conditions.

Collaborate with and participate in premier programs in lung transplantation, advanced thoracic oncology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and lung failure/ECMO.

Serve as a key member of a collaborative faculty group within an institution committed to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and innovation.

Participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (didactic teaching, resident training, preceptorship, and mentoring) or research programs

Qualified candidates will have a strong clinical background and have completed an ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery fellowship/residency program and are board-eligible or board certified in Thoracic Surgery. Candidates must also have eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois.

About the Canning Thoracic Institute

The Canning Thoracic Institute at Northwestern Medicine is a nationally recognized program built on a foundation of innovation, excellence, and team-based care. With integrated programs in thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, and lung transplantation, the Institute serves as a global destination for patients with advanced thoracic disease.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $450,000 - $550,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.

health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

paid medical/sick and parental leave

tuition benefits for the employee and dependents

pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care

generous retirement savings options

wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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