Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Medical Educator - Department of Medical Education
Position Title
Medical Educator - Department of Medical Education
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location Code
DEPT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION (06425A)
Department Name
DEPT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Medical Education at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Educator to teach human gross anatomy to 1st year medical students, to participate in teaching and/or facilitation of small groups in years 2-4, and to participate in other curricular programs that support undergraduate medical education through various academic responsibilities. The appointee will be expected to participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and continued improvement of courses, provide mentorship to students, and serve as a member of the Stritch School of Medicine faculty. The appointee will also be expected to participate in faculty development activities.
Qualifications
Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a terminal degree in basic medical sciences or equivalent and 3 years of human cadaveric dissection experience. Preferred terminal degree is anatomy with preferred experience in embryology and neuroscience. Demonstrated student academic support skills or the clear ability to develop these skills is essential. Other preferred requirements include:
• 3-5 years of teaching experience in gross anatomy medical education.
• Demonstrated ability to lecture, develop student curricular materials, and integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to create and evaluate NBME-style board exam questions for evaluation of student progress.
• Familiarity with medical physiology, biochemistry, pathology and neurology, as the candidate will participate in and support these courses. In lieu of medical basic science teaching experience, enrollment in the Professional Development Program in Medical Education is a requirement for continued employment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students during the M1-M2 years to successfully pass basic science courses and exams.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technological and social media skills to support learning (e.g., develop online course curricular material).
• Flexibility to participate in curricular events/activities or student tutoring that may occur later in the day.
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Ventilation, Odors
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a terminal degree in basic medical sciences or equivalent and 3 years of human cadaveric dissection experience. Preferred terminal degree is anatomy with preferred experience in embryology and neuroscience. Demonstrated student academic support skills or the clear ability to develop these skills is essential. Other preferred requirements include:
• 3-5 years of teaching experience in gross anatomy medical education.
• Demonstrated ability to lecture, develop student curricular materials, and integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to create and evaluate NBME-style board exam questions for evaluation of student progress.
• Familiarity with medical physiology, biochemistry, pathology and neurology, as the candidate will participate in and support these courses. In lieu of medical basic science teaching experience, enrollment in the Professional Development Program in Medical Education is a requirement for continued employment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students during the M1-M2 years to successfully pass basic science courses and exams.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technological and social media skills to support learning (e.g., develop online course curricular material).
• Flexibility to participate in curricular events/activities or student tutoring that may occur later in the day.
Open Date
03/02/2026
Close Date
Salary Range
$95,000 - $115,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27392
Job Number
8550354
Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
