Faculty Open Rank (Tenure) - Data Science and AI in Health Professions Education - Medical Education

Faculty Open Rank (Tenure) - Data Science and AI in Health Professions Education - Medical Education

Hiring Department:
Medical Education

Location:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1042398

Posting Close Date:
Friday, October 9, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $250,000. Westrive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as availablemarket data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, andbudget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through athorough assessment of these elements.

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.

The Department of Medical Education (DME) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the oldest continuously operating department of medical education in the world with a strong commitment to scholarship and leadership in the field, invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the following areas: data science, quantitative methodology, psychometrics, artificial intelligence, program evaluation, or other relevant areas of health professions education.

This position carries responsibilities in research, teaching, and service in medical or health professions education (HPE), and, for applicants at the Associate Professor or Professor level, opportunities for leadership in departmental programs. Faculty members will contribute directly to the College of Medicine's education mission; maintain active and visible research programs in their area(s) of expertise that advance the field of HPE;

teach and advise graduate students in the MHPE program and the Doctoral program in HPE, as well as teach in the department's certificate programs and faculty development activities.

The ideal candidate for these faculty positions will be pursuing an academic career in Health Professions Education, with broad interests and skills within the field, depth in an area of study or methodology relevant to health professions education, demonstrated scholarship, and a track record of funding commensurate with experience. Candidates should indicate their specific field(s) of expertise in HPE and describe their experience in teaching.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Experience in medical education or other health professions education is desirable in applicants at the Assistant Professor level, and required for applicants at the Associate Professor or Professor level. PhD, MD, EdD, or equivalent doctoral degree is required.

Applicants should indicate their interest by sending a letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references and up to three selected publications or other works of scholarship.

Thestart date for the position is flexible, with an immediate start possible.

Forfullest consideration, please apply by Friday, October 9, 2026

Formore information, contact Lauren Maggio, PhD, search chair ().

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.