Job Description:
ABOUT US
The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.
The University launched the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or the IllinoisCOM, which opened for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Surgery and Specialty Medicine at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine is recruiting part-time (0.25 FTE), open-rank Neurology faculty to join an interdisciplinary team of educator scholars and clinicians in developing and delivering an innovative osteopathic medical curriculum. The successful candidates will provide key organizational leadership and subject matter expertise in the development of the Neurology/Neuroscience curriculum, oversee the integration of content across the medical education continuum, teach in their respective areas of expertise using a variety of instructional modalities, and serve as Course Director or Co-Director for Behavioral Health course. Successful candidates will join a University committed to education, innovation, community, and impact and a college that promotes a value-based culture of Belonging, Radical Collaboration, Innovation, and Comprehensive Care.
Areas of expertise include but are not limited to: clinical neurology and neurological examination; neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology; cerebrovascular disease and stroke; epilepsy and seizure disorders; headache and migraine; movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease); neurodegenerative disorders and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease; neuropsychiatry; demyelinating and neuroimmunological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis); neuromuscular disease and peripheral neuropathy; pediatric and developmental neurology; sleep medicine; pain medicine; neuroimaging and neurodiagnostics (EEG, EMG/NCS); neuropharmacology; the neurological basis of mental health, substance use, and behavior; and the integration of osteopathic principles and practice (OPP/OMM) into the evaluation and management of neurological conditions. Experience in curriculum design, integrated or systems-based course development, active learning, assessment, and educational scholarship is highly desirable.
Faculty positions are based on the Chicago, IL campus.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Teaching, Academic Advisement, and Curriculum Development
Develop and deliver academic content in neurology via various modalities.
Design and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning experiences.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment catering to diverse learning styles.
Stay current with advancements in osteopathic medicine and integrate relevant updates into teaching materials.
Actively participate in student advising, guiding academic and professional progress and development.
Serve as an academic advisor, offering guidance on course selection, career paths, and research opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop programs supporting student success and retention.
Provide guidance on residency and fellowship opportunities, preparing students for post-graduate training.
Contribute to the design, evaluation, and enhancement of the osteopathic medicine curriculum.
Support developing new courses and updating existing ones.
Integrate technology and innovative teaching methodologies into the curriculum for improved learning outcomes.
Conduct regular assessments of curriculum…