Description
Teaching Faculty (Open Rank)
Health Science Education and Pharmacy Practice
UIC College of Medicine and Retzky College of Pharmacy at Rockford, Illinois
The University of Illinois Colleges of Medicine and University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy seek a passionate educator who will play a critical role in teaching foundational knowledge in pharmacology and pharmacy skills education in both Colleges. The successful candidate will play an integral role on the UIC Health Sciences Campus in Rockford, helping medical and pharmacy students achieve their fullest potential by fostering a nurturing, supportive, and safe learning environment through teaching, scholarly activity, and education of learners in the classroom and clinical setting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The position is shared between the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Retzky College of Pharmacy at Rockford, with faculty appointments in both the Department of Health Sciences Education and Pharmacy Practice. The faculty member will teach medical and pharmacy students in the classroom and will serve as a course director for a foundational integrated discipline course within the College of Medicine. They will be part of the Office of Experiential Education within the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the College of Pharmacy, primarily teaching in pharmacy skills labs. They will work with a variety of faculty to inform the curriculum of both Colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy.
- Evidence of Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist is required by start date
- Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent experience by the time of hire.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- PGY2 pharmacy residency training.
- Experience in developing or leading integrated medical curricula that bridges basic and clinical sciences.
- Demonstrated history of effective teaching of graduate, medical, pharmacy, or other health sciences learners, with positive student evaluations.
- Experience with course administration and curricular collaboration.
- Expertise in modern pedagogical approaches, including active learning, problem-based learning (PBL), and team-based learning (TBL).
- Experience with technology-enhanced learning tools, such as online platforms, virtual simulations, or digital assessments.
- A track record of scholarly contributions to medical and pharmacy education, including publications, presentations, or research.
Candidate must possess knowledge and skills to qualify for an academic faculty position (level commensurate with experience) in the Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy. Candidates must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a registered pharmacist by start date.
Compensation and Benefits:
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and list of three professional references via our application portal at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic.
- Fullest consideration deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
The search committee will review applications received by this date for early action.
- Final deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
Applications received through this date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
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 review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
