Assistant Professor: Tenure Track - Department of Medicine

Assistant Professor: Tenure Track - Department of Medicine

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040253

Posting Close Date: 5/3/2026

Salary: The budgeted salary for this position is $100,000 - $120,000.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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.

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in epidemiology with a focus on diabetes and related metabolic diseases.
• Conduct high-impact, peer-reviewed research in areas such as diabetes incidence, risk factors, disparities, prevention, or outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across clinical, public health, and data science domains.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior researchers.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, and community engagement.
  
  

Teaching

• Teach graduate courses in genetic epidemiology.
• Develop innovative curriculum and instructional materials.
• Advise and mentor students in academic and research activities.
  
  

Service

• Participate in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Contribute to professional service through peer review, editorial work, and involvement in academic societies.
• Engage with community and public health stakeholders to translate research into practice.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research focus in diabetes, metabolic disorders, or chronic disease epidemiology.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications (commensurate with career stage).
• Evidence of potential to secure external research funding.
• Ability to teach epidemiology or related courses at the university level.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral training or equivalent research experience in epidemiology or diabetes research.
• Experience with large datasets, longitudinal studies, or population health research.
• Expertise in advanced epidemiologic methods (e.g., causal inference, biostatistics, machine learning applications).
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and reducing disparities in diabetes outcomes.
• Experience working with diverse populations or community-based research.
• Prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
  
  

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.