Assistant​/Associate​/Professor-Pediatrics; Infectious Disease

Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatrics (Infectious Disease)

Location:

Peoria, IL USA
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Posting Close Date: 3/8/2026
Salary: $168,000 to $217,200 per year

• Provide clinical services (inpatient mainly and outpatient)
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals
• Conduct clinical and/or translational research in the field of Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Participate in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees
• Provide phone consultations for other hospitals and pediatric offices in Illinois
• Provide guidance for community outbreaks of infectious diseases such as measles and tuberculosis
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

• MD/DO degree or equivalent
• BC/BE in Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Will hold or be eligible for an Illinois physician license

University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. UICOMP’s educational programs include 262 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 postgraduate programs, including 23 accredited by the ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP and, in collaboration with OSF Health Care Children’s Hospital of Illinois, provides general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.

Located in Peoria, OSF Health Care 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 serves more children in Illinois than any hospital outside Chicago. The hospital sees more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year.

Peoria is one of the oldest communities in Illinois with a population of 113,150. It offers a high standard of living, quality shopping, arts, and medical facilities, while being equidistant from Chicago and St. Louis.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an attractive start‑up package for research‑focused faculty. The position is eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, and disability status. We comply with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.