Radiology Section Chief; FTE; IllinoisCOM

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Surgery and Specialty Medicine at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician educator and leader to serve as faculty in Radiology. This part-time (0.25 FTE) position is open to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. Academic rank to be determined by The Chicago School & IllinoisCOM academic rank policy.

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

The University launched the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), which opened its doors to its inaugural class in summer 2026. IllinoisCOM's mission is to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

• Provide visionary leadership for Radiology within the IllinoisCOM.

• Lead curriculum development and assessment for the Radiology clinical rotations.

• Assist curriculum development and assessment in preclinical courses as needed.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty members within the department.

• Maintain partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support clinical training and research opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.

• Oversee the development and delivery of an innovative, interdisciplinary Radiology curriculum.

• Teach medical students using evidence-based instructional methods, including case-based and small-group learning.

• Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development in clinical and academic settings.

• Collaborate with other faculty and clinical educators to integrate Radiology content across the curriculum.

• Represent the College in professional organizations and events.

• Assist where needed 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).

• 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 related specialty.

• At least five (5) years of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and the integration of osteopathic principles in training.

• At least five (5) years of clinical practice experience.

• Experience as a department chair, program director, or senior faculty leader in an accredited medical school or residency program.

• Strong background in educational innovation, simulation-based training, and competency-based assessment.

• Established record of research and scholarly…