Anatomy & Embryology Course Director (Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor)

Job Title: Anatomy & Embryology Course Director

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is seeking a full-time faculty member as an educator of Anatomy and Embryology and course director for first and second-year medical students.

Candidates will be responsible for delivering teaching material on basic principles needed for the practice of clinical medicine in anatomy and embryology. Candidates will need to collaborate closely with other anatomy and embryology faculty across the college to develop course materials and strategize innovative methods for teaching content. The selected individual must be able to teach all components of anatomy and embryology at a level relevant to an M1 and M2 student. The selected individual will also have administrative responsibilities, including coordinating with other courses, generating appropriate evaluation tools, and serving as a course director for an integrated discipline course on the local campus. Candidates will have the option to participate in research throughout the college based on interest. The successful candidate will engage in curriculum development and integration with the clinical sciences, working collaboratively with like-minded and talented individuals across the University of Illinois College of Medicine campuses, which include Rockford, Chicago, and Peoria.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine, with its regional campuses, is one of the largest medical schools in the United States. The University offers outstanding opportunities for developing its students, faculty, and staff. Rockford, a progressive mid-sized metropolitan area in northern Illinois, is located approximately 85 miles west of Chicago. The city features an award-winning park system, several gardens showcasing diverse flora and landscapes, a prominent art museum along with other art-related attractions, a vibrant theater scene, a revitalized downtown, a river walk, a minor league hockey team, numerous golf courses, affordable living, a diverse dining scene, and convenient access to other major Midwest cities.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D., or MD/DO, or its foreign equivalent. A degree in anatomy and embryology is preferred. Previous experience in teaching collegiate or medical school courses is preferred.