Open-rank tenure-track social scientist
UIC Department of Medical Education
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Department of Medical
Education (DME) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track
faculty position; rank commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate
for this faculty position will be a junior or mid-career social scientist
(e.g. with a terminal degree in psychology, sociology, anthropology,
economics, organizational studies, etc.) seeking an academic career
studying and advancing Health Professions Education (HPE), with
demonstrated scholarship and teaching experience as well as a track
record of funding commensurate with experience. PhD, MD or EdD degree
is required.
This academic position carries responsibilities in research, teaching,
and service in medical or health professions education. Priority areas of
interest include the application of basic social science (e.g. psychology,
sociology, anthropology, economics, organizational studies) methods and
theories to advance our understanding of health professions education. The
individual in this position will collaborate with other DME and College
of Medicine faculty to conduct research and development activities. DME
faculty members are also expected to teach and advise graduate students
in the department's graduate programs, namely the Master's degree in
Health Professions Education (MHPE) and the Doctoral degree Program in
Curriculum Studies with a focus in HPE. Candidates should indicate their
specific field of expertise and their experience in teaching.
The ideal candidate for this faculty position will be a junior or
mid-career social scientist (e.g. with a terminal degree in psychology,
sociology, anthropology, economics, organizational studies, etc.) seeking
an academic career studying and advancing Health Professions Education
(HPE), with demonstrated scholarship and teaching experience as well as
a track record of funding commensurate with experience. PhD, MD or EdD
degree is required.
Apply online at
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=25687
by December 1, 2012 for fullest consideration.
For questions about the position, contact:
Professor Alan Schwartz, Search Committee Chair
(312) 996-2070
alansz@uic.edu
UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.