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

Hiring Department:
Department of Medicine

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
March 23, 2026

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

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.

The UIC Division of Cardiology is nationally recognized for excellence in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. The Division strives to be a leading translational research program by leveraging its extensive talents in basic 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 a commitment to paramount patient care.

The division delivers more than 24,000 outpatient visits and performs approximately 9,000 echocardiograms annually, while offering a full spectrum of ambulatory and inpatient cardiovascular services.

• Comprehensive outpatient and advanced diagnostic services, including lipid profiling, cardiac imaging, and stress 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.

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.

• Develop and execute a vision for the Division that advances clinical growth, research innovation, and academic excellence.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports faculty development and programmatic advancement.