Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate medical educator with experience teaching immunology and microbiology to graduate-level or health sciences students. This individual will play a critical role in teaching foundational knowledge in these disciplines and collaborating with clinicians to address medically important immunology and foundational microbiology in medicine. The ideal candidate is dedicated to helping medical students achieve their fullest potential by fostering a nurturing, supportive, and safe learning environment—one that empowers students to engage, take risks, and openly address gaps in their knowledge without fear.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
The faculty member will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging instructional materials in immunology and foundational microbiology, and infectious disease, immunopharmacology, and rheumatology. They will implement evidence-based teaching strategies that foster active learning, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement. By connecting foundational science concepts to clinical practice, the faculty member will help students understand how knowledge translates to patient care. Course content will be kept current, research-informed, and aligned with the curriculum objectives. The candidate will use assessment data and student feedback to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and learning outcomes.
In addition to instruction, the faculty member will serve as a course administrator. This includes managing course planning, delivery, and evaluation with a focus on continuous improvement. They will coordinate with faculty across the Rockford, Chicago, and Peoria campuses to ensure alignment and consistency in course content and assessments. Responsibilities will include developing assessments to measure student learning, including performance on tests, quizzes, and standardized exams. The faculty member will also provide mentorship, individualized academic support, and constructive feedback to students.
The faculty member will collaborate with faculty from other disciplines to integrate basic and clinical sciences within the curriculum. They will participate in faculty development initiatives to enhance instructional techniques and learning strategies. In addition, they will engage in scholarly activities related to medical education, including curriculum innovation, educational research, and dissemination through publications or presentations. Service responsibilities include participating in departmental meetings, campus and college committees, and accreditation-related activities to support institutional goals. The faculty member will also contribute to the College of Medicine’s mission through community outreach, interdisciplinary collaborations, and service-related initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as immunology, microbiology, or a related medical specialty at the time of hire. A demonstrated history of effective teaching of graduate, medical, or health sciences learners, with positive student evaluations. Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with students, faculty, and staff. Candidates should also have a proven ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams and multiple campuses.
About the University and Community:
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is one of the largest medical schools in the United States and offers outstanding opportunities for development for its faculty, staff, and students. The Rockford campus is located in a progressive, mid-sized metropolitan area in northern Illinois, approximately 85 miles from Chicago, 75 miles from Madison, WI, and 93 miles from Milwaukee. Rockford offers an award-winning park system, diverse botanical gardens, a vibrant arts and theater scene, a revitalized downtown with scenic riverwalks, affordable living, and a diverse dining scene. The area also offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including golf courses, nature preserves, and minor-league hockey.
Compensation and Benefits:
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $160,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and list of three professional references via our application portal at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic.
- Fullest consideration deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
The search committee will review applications received by this date for early action.
- Final deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
Applications received through this date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
