Open Rank Faculty (non-tenure) – Immunology

Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate medical educator with experience teaching immunology and microbiology to graduate-level or health sciences students. This individual will play a critical role in teaching foundational knowledge in these disciplines and collaborating with clinicians to address medically important immunology and foundational microbiology in medicine. The ideal candidate is dedicated to helping medical students achieve their fullest potential by fostering a nurturing, supportive, and safe learning environment—one that empowers students to engage, take risks, and openly address gaps in their knowledge without fear. Duties Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging instructional materials in immunology and foundational microbiology, and infectious disease Implement evidence-based teaching strategies that foster active learning, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement. Connect foundational science concepts to clinical practice, helping students understand how knowledge translates to patient care. Maintain course content that is current, research-informed, and aligned with curriculum objectives. Utilize assessment data and student feedback to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and learning outcomes. Serve as a Course Director, managing course planning, delivery, and evaluation with a focus on continuous improvement. Coordinate with faculty across Rockford, Chicago, and Peoria campuses to ensure alignment and consistency in course content and assessments. Develop and administer assessments to measure student learning, including performance on tests, quizzes, and standardized exams. Provide mentorship, individualized academic support, and constructive feedback to students. Collaborate with faculty across multiple disciplines to integrate basic and clinical sciences within the curriculum. Actively participate in faculty development initiatives to enhance instructional techniques and learning strategies. Engage in scholarly activities, including curriculum innovation, educational research, and dissemination through publications or presentations. Participate in departmental meetings, campus and college committees, and accreditation-related activities to support institutional goals. Contribute to the College of Medicine’s mission through community outreach, interdisciplinary collaborations, and service-related initiatives.