Faculty Open Rank (Tenure or Non-Tenure) Position in Health Professions Education

The Department of Medical Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (UIC DME), the oldest continuously operating department of medical education in the world with a strong commitment to scholarship and leadership in the field, invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenure-track or non-tenure-track faculty position in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, educational leadership, or other areas of health professions education.

This position carries responsibilities in research, teaching, and service in medical or health professions education, and, for applicants at the Associate Professor or Professor level, opportunities for leadership in departmental programs. DME faculty are expected to maintain active and visible research programs in their area(s) of expertise that advance the field of HPE. Faculty members teach and advise graduate students in the MHPE program and the Doctoral program in Curriculum Studies with a focus in HPE, as well as teach in the department’s certificate programs and faculty development activities. Department of Medical Education faculty are encouraged to engage in activities that support UIC's institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate for these faculty positions will be pursuing an academic career in Health Professions Education (HPE), with broad interests and skills within the field as well as depth in an area of study or methodology relevant to health professions education, demonstrated scholarship, and a track record of funding commensurate with experience. Candidates should indicate their specific field(s) of expertise in HPE and describe their experience in teaching.

Experience in medical education or other health professions education is desirable in applicants at the Assistant Professor level, and required for applicants at the Associate Professor or Professor level. PhD, MD, or EdD degree is required.

Applicants should indicate their interest by sending a letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references and up to three selected publications or other works of scholarship.

Start date for the position is flexible, with immediate start possible.

For fullest consideration, please apply by Friday, December 9, 2022.

Tenure-Track applicants should apply at the following link: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1517?c=uic

Non-Tenure-Track applicants should apply at the following link: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1490?c=uic

For more information, contact Rachel Yudkowsky, Chair, Search Committee, rachely@uic.edu

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