Neuroscience and Anatomy Educator-29290

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Neuroscience and Anatomy Educator in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology for Rush Medical College. The role centers on directing and teaching Neuroscience and Gross Anatomy in the preclerkship curriculum, educating medical students and other health professions learners.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or terminal degree in a related field and have 2+ years of higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in anatomy, neuroscience, histology or cell biology.
• 2+ years of higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with human donor dissection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and teach Neuroscience in the medical preclerkship curriculum.
• Teach Gross Anatomy in the medical preclerkship curriculum.
• Educate medical students and other health professions learners.
• Participate in college and university service activities.
• Maintain scholarly productivity through medical education research or biomedical sciences research.

Skills

Neuroscience education

Anatomy education

Medical education

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Neuroscience and Anatomy Educator – Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, invites applications for the position of Neuroscience and Anatomy Educator within the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology in Rush Medical College.

Primary Responsibilities

• This position is within the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology in Rush Medical College.
• Direct and teach Neuroscience in the medical preclerkship curriculum.
• Teach Gross Anatomy in the medical preclerkship curriculum.
• Educate medical students and other health professions learners.
• Participate in college and university service activities.
• Maintain scholarly productivity through medical education research/scholarship or biomedical sciences research.

Ideal Candidate

• Trained in the neurosciences and/or anatomical sciences and interested in a teaching-focused academic career.
• Holds a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a related field such as anatomy, neuroscience, histology, or cell biology.
• Has 2+ years of higher education teaching experience (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human donor dissection.
• Knowledge of diverse teaching methods and educational pedagogies.
• Experience with student assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Curriculum design and development experience.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush Medical College offers medical students a supportive environment that includes preclerkship and clerkship phases. Most of the teaching for this position will be in the preclerkship phase. Founded in 1837, Rush has an acclaimed history as one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and continues to make major contributions to medical science and education through research and clinical trials.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2026-2027 (top 50 of 4,500+ hospitals evaluated, No.1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. Becker's Hospital Review ranks Rush University System for Health as one of the top 165 places to work in healthcare in 2026, citing culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as factors contributing to this recognition.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation, including base pay, benefits, and incentive programs, for our employees. Compensation is commensurate with rank and experience and reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. Total compensation is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee and includes any incentive payments applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on bonuses and relocation allowances.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $190,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.