The Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine (Carle Illinois) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as Teaching Faculty for our medical education mission. This is an opportunity to join an engaged, enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary group of scholars, health care professionals, and specialists in medical education.
Position Summary
The college is seeking teaching faculty who will contribute to the education of medical students across its foundational science curriculum; actively engage in innovative research in medical education and related fields; and participate in service opportunities to promote achievement of department, campus and college goals. Teaching methods will encompass small group facilitation using a problem-based learning format and other active learning methods, as well as didactic and laboratory instruction. Teaching content focuses largely on the foundational sciences, while also integrating topics in the clinical, engineering, and social and behavioral sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include small-group facilitation of first- and second-year medical students in case-driven, problem-based active learning experiences that integrate the basic sciences, engineering concepts, and clinical experiences as well as discipline-based and integrative teaching within a systems-based foundational science curriculum. The faculty will use active learning methodologies that focus on empowering medical students to take responsibility for their own learning in all aspects of the educational program in conjunction with standards and expectations set by the Carle Illinois Curriculum Oversight Committee.
Teaching faculty will also contribute to other teaching-related activities in the college, which may include instructional and educational leadership roles. Faculty with relevant experience may have the opportunity to guide the future of the college’s integrated curriculum, as well as develop and teach courses in the college’s (future) graduate programs. Curricular components include, but are not limited to, foundational science, clinical science, social and structural determinants of health; biomedical ethics and humanities; lifespan health; health systems science; and engineering, design, and innovation.
Faculty with a full-time appointment will have dedicated time for research and service. Research being pursued by current faculty spans many areas, including basic science, medical education, and engineering and design. Service assignments might include mentorship and involvement in committees and organizations aligned with the college needs.
About Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, represents a new concept in the field of healthcare education. Innovation is the cornerstone of our curriculum, with emphasis on human factors, design thinking, medical technologies, and entrepreneurship. We are preparing caring, compassionate, and skilled physician innovators for the practice of modern medicine.
Carle Illinois embraces the university’s commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit:
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 field(s) related to the Carle Illinois curriculum.
Preferred
Degree fields encompassing biomedical sciences and engineering.
Instructional experience and/or expertise in microbiology, histology/pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and other foundational sciences or engineering disciplines.
Instructional experience in a medical school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills that incorporate tact and diplomacy.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate collaborative and mentoring relationships, solve problems, think creatively, and resolve conflicts.
Maintain the highest standards regarding confidentiality of all student and curriculum related information.
Willingness to learn all aspects of the college’s operational and strategic objectives.
Strong work ethic, an approachable leadership style, and a consistent focus on the college’s immediate and strategic goals.
Experience and record that reflects excellent organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
Fluency with standard office software and email communication required.
Knowledge of student and patient privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
Appointment Information
This may be either a 100% full-time or a part-time academic position, appointed on a 12-month service basis. For full-time appointments, the expectation is that the employee will engage in small-group facilitation and other teaching assignments, research (including grant-funded research), and service. Exceptional candidates may also be invited to take on administrative or educational leadership roles within the college at the time or hire or in time.
Internal UIUC candidates for this position may be tenured, tenure-track or non-tenure track faculty members. Tenure is not associated with the Carle Illinois appointment and would remain with the department in which it was awarded.
External candidates for this position will be considered for a non-tenure track, teaching faculty position in Carle Illinois; options may exist for joint appointments with other colleges (including possibly tenure or tenure track faculty appointment) or affiliation with a health system, including Carle Health System which is the college’s primary clinical partner.
The budgeted salary range for this position varies by academic rank and is commensurate with experience. Teaching Assistant Professor level, the budgeted salary range is $105,000 to $115,000. Teaching Associate Professor level, the budgeted salary range is $115,000 to $125,000. Teaching Professor level, the budgeted salary range is $125,000 and $135,000. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the conclusion of the search and no later than August 16, 2026.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information
For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, December 1, 2025. Applications may be received after that date until the position is filled. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Required application materials include:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Teaching philosophy statement (maximum of one page)
Research summary and goals (maximum of one page)
Names and contact information for three professional references
Please note that letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; they may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.
For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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