Division Chief, Cardiology; Tenure System Faculty - Department of Medicine

Division Chief, Cardiology (Open Rank Tenure System Faculty) - Department of Medicine

Division Chief, Cardiology (Open Rank Tenure System Faculty) - Department of Medicine

Hiring Department
:
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1039528

Posting Close Date
:
March 23, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $500,000to $650,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined basedon factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications ofthe selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and fieldor discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Aboutthe Division of Cardiology
TheUIC Division of Cardiology is nationally recognized for excellence in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. The Division strives to bea leading translational research program by leveraging its extensive talents inbasic and clinical sciences to benefit patients. Through this approach,patients receive the most advanced care, and trainees develop the skills necessary to shape the future of medicine—grounded in superior science and acommitment to paramount patient care.

The division delivers more than 24,000outpatient visits and performs approximately 9,000 echocardiograms annually,while offering a full spectrum of ambulatory and inpatient cardiovascular services.
The Division features:
Comprehensive outpatient and advanced diagnostic services, including lipid profiling, cardiac imaging, andstress testing.
Specialized centers such as the Atrial Fibrillation Center, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Program, Cardiovascular MRI Lab, and Electrophysiology Services.
A strong educational footprint with four fellowship programs and extensive training for medical students,residents, and fellows.
A robust research environment, including the Center for Regenerative Medicine in Cardiology and numerous NIH‑funded programs in atrial fibrillation, stem cell biology, myocardial regeneration, and cardiovascular genetics.
A mission grounded in excellence across clinical care, medical education, and translational cardiovascular research.

Position Summary

The Division Chief will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all activities within the Division of Cardiology, ensuring alignment with the missions of the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, and UI Health. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with a national reputation in cardiology, demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, a strong record of research or scholarly activity, and a commitment to advancing education and mentoring.

Duties & Responsibilities

• • Develop and execute a vision for the Division that advances clinical growth, research…