What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Professor - Health Sciences Education position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Assistant/Associate/Professor - Health Sciences Education
Assistant/Associate/Professor - Health Sciences Education
Hiring Department: Department of Health Sciences Education
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040611
Posting Close Date: May 4, 2026
Salary: The budgeted annual salary range for the position is $50,000 to $120,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
Located on the University of Illinois Chicago Health Sciences Campus in Rockford, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford educates medical students, master of science in medical biotechnology students, family medicine residents and fellows. Community-based education through a network of affiliated healthcare partners in Rockford, across Illinois and around the world provides rich clinical experiences for students. UICOMR is also home to a robust research enterprise supported by the Office of Research and is a leader in serving underserved communities through its National Center for Rural Health Professions. With a commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, UICOMR offers an environment where employees can make a difference while living in an affordable mid-size city with plenty of year-round cultural and recreational activities.
Position Summary
The selected individual will be the Associate Director, Doctoring and Clinical Skills (DoCS) course and responsible for teaching and administering the DoCS course for M1 and M2 medical students alongside the Course Director. DoCS is a longitudinal, foundational course on history-taking, physical examination, clinical reasoning, and patient communication, with particular emphasis on empathetically building trust with patients. The successful candidate will be interested in curriculum development, teaching and assessment of clinical skills. The faculty member will provide hands on training opportunities for learners using simulation, small groups, lectures, case discussions, and standardized patient encounters to achieve educational goals. In addition, this position will collaborate with course faculty across the UICOM system to ensure comparable delivery of these skills throughout the college.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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 visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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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.
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Salary : $50,000 - $120,000