Teaching Faculty

Open Title and Rank
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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. The current instructional needs are in the disciplinary areas of histology/pathology, human genetics, and pharmacology in a medical school setting.

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, online 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 may also develop and teach courses in the college’s graduate programs, including online courses. 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 is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, founded in 2015 through a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health. Built at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine, the college is redefining medical education, research, and clinical innovation to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities. Carle Illinois offers a supportive and innovative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to advance the college’s mission and growth through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful contributions.

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine 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: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

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 is a 100% full-time non-tenure track, teaching faculty position, appointed on a 12-month service basis. The budgeted salary range for this position varies by academic rank and is commensurate with experience; $115,000 to $130,000 at the Teaching Assistant Professor level, $130,000 to $145,000 at the Teaching Associate Professor level, $145,000 and $160,000 at the Teaching Professor level.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday November 4, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@ illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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.

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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.

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.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038827
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Teaching Faculty - Carle Illinois College of Medicine