Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor - Pathology

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford seeks a full-time faculty member in pathology to contribute to medical student education on the Rockford, Illinois campus. The role involves developing and delivering teaching materials covering basic pathology principles and taking on local course director duties and assessment design.

The selected candidate will help shape curriculum with colleagues across Rockford, Chicago, and Peoria campuses, and participate in research activities

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching pathology at college, graduate, or medical school level.
• Ability to develop teaching materials and assessments.
• Proven ability to work with colleagues across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver teaching materials on basic pathology principles.
• Assume local course director duties and create assessment tools.
• Collaborate on curriculum development across university campuses.

Skills

Teaching pathology

Curriculum development

Collaborative work

Education

Terminal degree in pathology

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is seeking a full-time faculty member with expertise in pathology to contribute to the education of medical students. This is an in-person position at the Rockford, Illinois, campus.

Candidates will be responsible for developing and delivering teaching materials on the basic principles required for the practice of clinical medicine in Pathology. The selected individual will also have administrative responsibilities, including local course director duties, generation of appropriate assessment tools, and participation on inter-campus course teams. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues across the University of Illinois College of Medicine campuses in Rockford, Chicago, and Peoria. The Rockford campus supports an active research program, providing opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly activities based on their interests.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine, with its regional campuses, is one of the largest medical schools in the United States. The University offers outstanding opportunities for developing its students, faculty, and staff. Rockford, a progressive mid‑sized metropolitan area in northern Illinois, is located approximately 85 miles west of Chicago. The city features an award‑winning park system, several gardens showcasing diverse flora and landscapes, a prominent art museum along with other art‑related attractions, a vibrant theater scene, a revitalized downtown, a river walk, a minor league hockey team, numerous golf courses, affordable living, a diverse dining scene, and convenient access to other major Midwest cities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree with expertise in pathology.
• Experience teaching pathology at the collegiate, graduate, or medical school level.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $250,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Potential for clinic practice opportunities with affiliated hospitals.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Fullest consideration date: October 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)

The search committee will review applications received before this date for early action.

Final date: October 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)

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.