Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine; OMM Faculty - IllinoisCOM

Overview

The Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois

COM) seeks an experienced physician educator and leader to be founding faculty. This full‑time position is open to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor; rank will be determined by the Chicago School & Illinois

COM Faculty Appointment and Promotion Policy.

Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership and supervision for osteopathic medical students within Illinois
  
  COM.
• Serve as course director or co‑course director for pre‑clinical Patient‑Centered Osteopathic Practice (PCOP) courses.

Teaching, Curriculum Development & Student Success

• Contribute to development and delivery of an innovative, interdisciplinary PCOP curriculum.
• Teach medical students using evidence‑based instructional methods, including case‑based learning and OMM lab supervision.
• Develop and lead PCOP lecture and lab didactic sessions.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of pre‑clinical students as needed.
• Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development in academic and clinical settings.
• Collaborate with other faculty and clinical educators to integrate PCOP content across the curriculum.

Service

• Represent the College in professional organizations and events.
• Assist with student recruitment and community outreach efforts.
• Participate in College and University committees.
• Support student and faculty participation in community outreach and service‑learning programs.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
• Engage in clinical practice (strongly encouraged).

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Promote a culture of research and scholarship.
• Support faculty and student research.
• Seek external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance research initiatives.
• Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for research activities.

• DO or MD degree with board certification in a related specialty.
• At least one year of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Motivation to contribute to the growth and development of the OMM department, Illinois
  
  COM, and University.
• Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and integration of osteopathic principles and practice in training.
• At least one year of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinical practice and teaching experience (including residency and fellowship training for new graduates).
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel).

• Experience as an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or clinical skills course director at an accredited osteopathic medical school.
• Experience as program director or faculty in an ONMM+1 residency program.
• ONMM board certification/eligibility, special proficiency in OMM (CS‑POMM) and/or prior NUFA graduate.
• Strong background in point‑of‑care ultrasound, educational innovation, simulation‑based training, and competency‑based assessment including COMLEX‑style item writing.
• Established record of research and scholarly activity in medical education or related specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical practice and medical education.

• Salary range: $175,000—$300,000 base compensation, commissionable with potential additional factors.
• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL (relocation assistance available for eligible candidates).
• Reports to:
  
  Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This position offers a competitive base salary with additional compensatory benefits, including generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and other rewards. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 per CDC guidance.