Medicine and Primary Care Faculty - IllinoisCOM

The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine•Chicago, IL

16d•$175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Department of Medicine and Primary Care at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician educator and leader to serve as founding faculty in Medicine and Primary Care. This full-time position is open to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. Academic rank to be determined by The Chicago School & IllinoisCOM academic rank policy. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated educator, accomplished clinician, and innovative leader with expertise in Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of the curriculum, support faculty recruitment and development, and foster a collaborative, student-focused environment that aligns with the mission and values of the IllinoisCOM and The Chicago School. The founding faculty will lead curriculum development and innovation, clinical partnerships, research initiatives, and community engagement to ensure the IllinoisCOM’s program trains physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that integrates both physical and mental health.

Requirements

DO or MD degree with board certification in related specialty.
At least five (5) years of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
Proven ability to independently design and deliver curriculum-level content across multiple phases of medical education.
Working knowledge of osteopathic educational standards and expectations across preclinical and clinical training.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and the integration of osteopathic principles in training.
At least five (5) years of clinical practice experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a department chair, program director, or senior faculty leader in an accredited medical school or residency program.
Prior experience teaching within a longitudinal osteopathic curriculum across multiple years of training
Demonstrated success leading laboratory-based instruction in osteopathic physical examination and manipulative medicine.
Track record of functioning as a self-directed educator who independently develops, implements, and refines curricular materials within a medical school environment.
Strong background in educational innovation, simulation-based training, and competency-based assessment.
Established record of research and scholarly activity in primary care or medical education.
Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical practice and medical education.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for Medicine and Primary Care within the IllinoisCOM.
Work on curriculum development and assessment for the Medicine and Primary Care clinical rotations.
Assist curriculum development and assessment in preclinical courses and content delivery as needed.
Develop the courses marking transition between levels of training (transition to clinical rotations, transition to residency)
Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty members within the department.
Be active in partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support clinical training and research opportunities.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
Oversee the development and delivery of an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum.
Teach medical students using evidence-based instructional methods, including case-based and small-group learning.
Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development in clinical and academic settings.
Collaborate with other faculty and clinical educators to integrate PCOP and Internal Medicine content across the curriculum.
Design, develop, and deliver osteopathic content in PCOP courses appropriate to each phase of training, including classroom-based instruction, hands-on laboratory sessions, clinical integration, and assessment.
Represent the College in professional organizations and events.
Assist where needed with student recruitment and community outreach efforts.
Participate in college and University committees.
Support student and faculty participation in community outreach and service-learning programs.
Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
Engage in clinical practice (strongly encouraged).
Promote a culture of research and scholarship.
Support faculty and student research.
Seek external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance research initiatives.
Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for research activities.