Pediatrics Section Chief; FTE

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 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 a dedicated educator, accomplished clinician, and collaborative leader with expertise in Pediatrics. The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of pediatric content across the curriculum, mentor students and faculty, and contribute to the academic and clinical growth of Illinois

COM.

As Section Head, the pediatrician will play a key role in shaping the pediatric educational experience in the 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 ensure Illinois

COM trains physicians to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care that addresses both physical and mental health needs across the lifespan, with a special focus on children and adolescents.

• 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 director, or senior faculty leader in an accredited medical school or residency program.
• Background in educational innovation, simulation‑based pediatric training, and competency‑based assessment.
• Established record of research and scholarly activity in pediatrics or medical education.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric care and education.