What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Professor - Physiology (Dept. of Health Sciences Education & Pathology) position at UI Health?
Hiring Department: UICOMP-HSEP
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033091
Posting Close Date: 6/27/2025
Salary: $105,000 to $220,000 per year
The Department of Health Sciences Education and Pathology is seeking a Physiologist to join our teaching faculty.
The primary focus for this position is teaching general and systems physiology in the Illinois Medicine Curriculum within the undergraduate medical education program. The curriculum integrates basic, clinical and social sciences throughout all phases. The phase 1 curriculum is an integrated block design in undergraduate medical years 1 and 2 with pathology taught throughout the blocks. Phase 2 and 3 are the clinical years with the opportunity to develop electives to further integrate the basic science in the clinical years.
Within your application materials, please include the three following documents:
Position Summary
The individual in this position will contribute to the education of medical students; participate in service opportunities within the department, campus, and college; and actively engage in medical education research and/or scholarly activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Peoria offers rich cultural amenities, family-friendly activities and ample job opportunities. Located midway between Chicago and St. Louis, Peoria is an innovative city and central hub for healthcare, data analytics, entrepreneurship, heavy equipment manufacturing and agribusiness. The greater Peoria area is home to nearly 400,000 diverse people. The Peoria area offers: low cost of living, largest park district in Illinois, minor league baseball and hockey, two symphony orchestras, museum and large civic arena and theater.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14758?c=uic , scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
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For fullest consideration please apply by 06/01/2025.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 to $220,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/ .
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 at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 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.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at Request an Accommodation .
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1033091
Posting Close Date: 6/27/2025
Salary: $105,000 to $220,000 per year
The Department of Health Sciences Education and Pathology is seeking a Physiologist to join our teaching faculty.
The primary focus for this position is teaching general and systems physiology in the Illinois Medicine Curriculum within the undergraduate medical education program. The curriculum integrates basic, clinical and social sciences throughout all phases. The phase 1 curriculum is an integrated block design in undergraduate medical years 1 and 2 with pathology taught throughout the blocks. Phase 2 and 3 are the clinical years with the opportunity to develop electives to further integrate the basic science in the clinical years.
Within your application materials, please include the three following documents:
- CV
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- Summary of your teaching philosophy
Position Summary
The individual in this position will contribute to the education of medical students; participate in service opportunities within the department, campus, and college; and actively engage in medical education research and/or scholarly activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver medical physiology and pathophysiology curriculum that incorporates clinically relevant principles using currently available technology, including educational modules, video, virtual reality, etc. to support the undergraduate medical curriculum.
- Employ multiple methods of pedagogy, including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning.
- Work collaboratively with faculty from other basic science/clinical science departments and across UI COM campuses to implement curriculum, including course schedules, materials, and exams.
- Develop, review, and modify formative and summative assessments, including NBME style multiple choice questions.
- Engage in medical education scholarship.
- Serve on selected department, campus and college committees or taskforces as requested/assigned.
- Facilitate a minimum of 3-4 core cases for each curriculum block either in large or small group.
- Serve in academic leadership roles (Block Lead, Block Director, Course Director)
- Provide an exemplar professional, safe learning environment for medical students
- Serve as an academic faculty student advisor during phase 1
- Collaborate to develop clinical electives and potential areas of integration into clinical rotations
- PhD, MD/DO or its foreign equivalent
- Experience in medical education with evidence of strong educational effectiveness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
- A demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional learning environment
- Demonstrated excellence in medical education
- Experience in the development and delivery of curricular materials
- Previous experience with administrative responsibilities in an educational or clinical setting.
- A record of scholarly activity in the area of physiology (and/or) medical education
Peoria offers rich cultural amenities, family-friendly activities and ample job opportunities. Located midway between Chicago and St. Louis, Peoria is an innovative city and central hub for healthcare, data analytics, entrepreneurship, heavy equipment manufacturing and agribusiness. The greater Peoria area is home to nearly 400,000 diverse people. The Peoria area offers: low cost of living, largest park district in Illinois, minor league baseball and hockey, two symphony orchestras, museum and large civic arena and theater.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14758?c=uic , scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
You may be redirected to log into, or to create a new account.
For fullest consideration please apply by 06/01/2025.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 to $220,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/ .
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 at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 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.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at Request an Accommodation .
Salary : $105,000 - $220,000
