Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine - Non Tenure

University of Illinois Medical Center•Chicago, IL

61d•$223,250 - $272,833

About The Position

Emergency Medicine Faculty - Non-Tenured Track Fellowship Trained in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound (AEMUS) The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)-a leader in innovation, education, and clinical excellence-seeks a highly motivated Emergency Medicine physician to join our faculty as an full time Assistant Director of the AEMUS Fellowship and Core Faculty in the UIC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. This role offers the opportunity to take on a key leadership position in ultrasound education, mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students within a robust, academically focused department. The selected candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of our AEMUS curriculum, educational initiatives, and scholarly activity, with the potential for future advancement into greater leadership roles within the department's AEMUS division. Why Join UIC Emergency Medicine? At UIC, you will become part of a vibrant academic department with a strong tradition of leadership in emergency medicine and ultrasound education. We offer: A collaborative academic environment with established faculty leadership State-of-the-art ultrasound technology and workflow management systems Diverse patient care experiences in one of the nation's largest public academic health systems Opportunities for career development, mentorship, and advancement A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and clinical care The UIC Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to excellence in time-sensitive emergency care, as well as innovation in preventing future emergencies by identifying our most at-risk patient populations. Integration of ultrasound in time-sensitive and preventive care for at-risk patients is a critical component of our clinical, education and research programs. We care for a highly diverse patient population and are committed to fostering multidisciplinary collaboration that strengthens care for patients and communities across Illinois and all those served by emergency medicine.

Requirements

Medical doctorate (MD, DO, or equivalent)
Illinois medical licensure (or eligibility)
Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine
Fellowship training in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound (AEMUS)
Focused Practice Designation (FPD) in AEMUS, or eligibility to sit
Demonstrated commitment to medical education, with experience teaching medical students and residents in bedside, small-group, and lecture settings
Experience developing or leading a clinical education course or workshop, preferably involving point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
Evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., publications, research, invited presentations, or regional/national contributions in ultrasound education or innovation)
Enthusiasm for resident and fellow education, with the ability to meet ACGME criteria for Core Faculty in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Interest in complementing ongoing ultrasound training and assisting with curriculum design, teaching procedural techniques, assessment and evaluation, and scholarly development
Interest in collaborating with researchers to develop innovative applications of ultrasound for emergency care
Opportunity to contribute to program leadership and the growth of AEMUS fellowship training as the program evolves
Inter-departmental collaboration with other health system leaders

Nice To Haves

Medical doctorate (MD, DO, or equivalent)
Illinois medical licensure (or eligibility)
Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine
Fellowship training in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound (AEMUS)
Focused Practice Designation (FPD) in AEMUS, or eligibility to sit for the FPD examination
Demonstrated commitment to medical education, with experience teaching medical students and residents in bedside, small-group, and lecture settings
Experience developing or leading a clinical education course or workshop, preferably involving point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
Evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., publications, research, invited presentations, or regional/national contributions in ultrasound education or innovation)
Enthusiasm for resident and fellow education, with the ability to meet ACGME criteria for Core Faculty in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Interest in complementing ongoing ultrasound training and assisting with curriculum design, teaching procedural techniques, assessment and evaluation, and scholarly development
Interest in collaborating with researchers to develop innovative applications of ultrasound for emergency care
Opportunity to contribute to program leadership and the growth of AEMUS fellowship training as the program evolves
Inter-departmental collaboration with other health system leaders

Responsibilities

Clinical Faculty to work shifts in the UI Emergency Medicine Department
Assist the Fellowship Director in managing day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and coordination of clinical and educational activities.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.