Pediatrics Section Chief; FTE

Overview

The Department of Medicine and Primary Care at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois

COM) is seeking a dynamic and experienced pediatrician to serve as Section Head of Pediatrics and teaching faculty. The anticipated hire date is January 1, 2026. This part-time position (0.25 FTE) is open to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, with academic rank determined by The Chicago School & Illinois

COM academic rank policy. Compensation will be prorated to 25% of the full-time salary range. The ideal candidate will be an educator, clinician, and collaborative leader with expertise in Pediatrics, responsible for developing and delivering pediatric content across the curriculum, mentoring students and faculty, and contributing to the academic and clinical growth of Illinois

COM. The Section Head will shape the pediatric educational experience in preclinical and clinical areas for osteopathic medical students, integrating child health into a holistic, interprofessional framework. This founding faculty member will contribute to curriculum innovation, clinical partnerships, and community engagement to train physicians who address physical and mental health needs across the lifespan, with a focus on children and adolescents.

ABOUT US

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen health across individuals and communities. The university enrolls over 6,000 students across 40+ programs and is dedicated to inclusion and equity. The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois

COM) is being built to welcome its first class in summer 2026, with a mission to train physicians who understand the interconnection of physical and mental health and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership for the Pediatrics section within the Department of Medicine and Primary Care.

• Develop and assess pediatric components of both preclinical and clinical curricula.

• Collaborate on transition courses (e.g., transition to clinical rotations, transition to residency) with pediatric relevance.

• Recruit, mentor, and support pediatric faculty and preceptors.

• Build and maintain partnerships with pediatric offices, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support clinical training.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.

• Teach medical students using evidence-based instructional methods, including case-based and small-group learning focused on pediatric care.

• Integrate pediatric content into interdisciplinary curriculum threads.

• Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development, especially in pediatric rotations and career pathways.

• Collaborate with other faculty to ensure pediatric principles are embedded throughout the curriculum.

• Represent Illinois
  
  COM in pediatric and medical education organizations.

• Participate in student recruitment and community outreach, especially in child health initiatives.

• Serve on college and university committees.

• Promote service-learning and pediatric community engagement.

• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric education.

• Encourage and support pediatric research and scholarship among faculty and students.

• Seek external funding and partnerships to enhance pediatric research initiatives.

• Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for pediatric research activities.

• DO or MD degree with board certification in Pediatrics.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and the integration of osteopathic principles in training.

• At least five (5) years of clinical pediatric practice experience.

• Experience as a section head, department chair, program…