Teaching Faculty - Carle Illinois College of Medicine

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks Teaching Faculty to support its medical education mission. Current instructional needs include histology/pathology, human genetics, and pharmacology. Faculty contribute to medical students’ foundational science education, engage in research in medical education and related fields, and participate in service that advances department, campus, and college goals. Teaching includes small-group facilitation using problem-based learning and other active-learning approaches, as well as didactic, online, and laboratory instruction. Content focuses primarily on foundational sciences and integrates clinical, engineering, social, and behavioral sciences. Faculty may also contribute to other teaching-related activities, instructional and educational leadership, and courses in graduate programs, including online courses. Full-time appointees have dedicated time for research and service. This is a 100% full-time, non-tenure-track teaching faculty appointment on a 12-month service basis. It may be made at the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor level. The budgeted salary range varies by rank: $115,000–$130,000 for Teaching Assistant Professor, $130,000–$145,000 for Teaching Associate Professor, and $145,000–$160,000 for Teaching Professor. The position is eligible for work-authorization sponsorship, except sponsorship of a new H-1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Requirements

PhD in a field related to the Carle Illinois mission and curriculum and/or MD/DO.
At least 2–5 years of successful teaching experience in higher education fields related to the Carle Illinois curriculum.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate collaborative and mentoring relationships, solve problems, think creatively, and resolve conflicts.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality for student- and curriculum-related information.
Willingness to learn all aspects of the college’s operational and strategic objectives.
Strong work ethic, approachable leadership style, and consistent focus on the college’s immediate and strategic goals.
Experience and record reflecting excellent organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Fluency with standard office software and email communication.
Knowledge of student and patient privacy regulations, including FERPA and HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

Degree fields encompassing biomedical sciences and engineering.
Instructional experience and/or expertise in microbiology, histology/pathology, pharmacology, physiology, other foundational sciences, or engineering disciplines.
Instructional experience in a medical school.

Responsibilities

Facilitate small-group, case-driven, problem-based active-learning experiences for first- and second-year medical students, integrating basic sciences, engineering concepts, and clinical experiences.
Teach discipline-based and integrative content within a systems-based foundational science curriculum.
Use active-learning methodologies that empower medical students to take responsibility for their learning and comply with standards and expectations set by the Carle Illinois Curriculum Oversight Committee.
Contribute to other teaching-related activities in the college, which may include instructional and educational leadership roles.
Potentially develop and teach courses in the college’s graduate programs, including online courses.
Engage in research in medical education and related fields; full-time appointees have dedicated research time.
Participate in service assignments, which may include mentorship and involvement in committees and organizations aligned with college needs.