Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/ Physician Surgeon/Psychiatry
Search extended through 6/17/2026
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037137
Posting Close Date: 6/17/2026
Salary: $243,733 to $289,992 per year
The University of
Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a physician for position
at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor to
enhance an important clinical program. The broad array of
resources, exceptional facilities, and collaborative commitment from the
community provide an ideal opportunity for a motivated psychiatrist to grow the
program.
Pediatric Psychiatrist position requires candidates who are BC in Psychiatry
and have completed 4 years in residency and 2 years in fellowship training in
Pediatric Psychiatry. Candidates with
scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in
teaching medical students and residents.
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is seeking psychiatrist who has completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsibilities – Child Psychiatrist
- Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the Department.
- Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general psychiatric and behavioral needs.
- Provide inpatient psychiatric consultation for children and adolescents.
- Organize and conduct research programs in Child Psychiatry.
- Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Eligible for licensure in Illinois
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
About University of
Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF
Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one of
the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,
one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 262
medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduate
programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at
UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF
HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and
over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services
to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within
the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and
an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.
About Children’s Hospital of Illinois
Located in Peoria, OSF
HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric
hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids
downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF
Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside
of Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children’s Hospital of
Illinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty
visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each
year. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.
Jump Trading Simulation &
Education Center, a part of OSF
Innovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College of
Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care
settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical
situations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 square
feet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space for
conferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For more
information, visit www.jumpsimulation.org
About Peoria, Il
One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a
population of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,
exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,
quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway
Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the
nation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.
Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals
and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary
Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundred
thousand annually. Residents are
flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that
produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.
We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to play
all over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy with
infotech industries as well. Thus our business community attracts some of the
brightest graduates throughout the nation.
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For fullest
consideration please apply by 4/9/2026.
The budgeted salary
range for the position is $243,733 to $289,992 per year.
Salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also
considering internal equity.
This
position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive
benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262.
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 visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to
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required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and
employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The
University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon
acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be
performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The
university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an
accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/.
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.