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

Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position

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

For fullest consideration, please apply by Friday, October 9, 2026.

For more information, contact Lauren Maggio, PhD, search chair (lmaggio).

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.