Clinical Faculty​/Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038880

Posting Close Date: 01/20/2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $133,000 - $155,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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 College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full‑time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's Pediatric service. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of pediatrics at the University of Illinois Hospital.

The pediatric unit consists of 16 beds, with 3-4 beds designated as intensive care beds. The team provides care to pediatric patients typically ranging in age from newborn to 19 years. Patients may be admitted to the general pediatric service, hematology/oncology service, or family medicine service. The hospital is a 450‑bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago.

The hospital serves an urban patient population.

The College of Pharmacy at UIC, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #7 college in the US by US News & World Report. More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

• Participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Performing medication profile review and identifying drug‑related problems.
• Providing evidence‑based medication and dosing recommendations.
• Conducting therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Delivering drug information and patient/caregiver education.
• Responding to cardiac resuscitation and rapid response events.
• Supporting nursing, physician, and pharmacy staff education.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and protocol development.
• Occasional cross‑coverage of the neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology services.
• The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry‑level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are also expected.

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  D degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• Completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency required.
• Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date.
• Must possess knowledge and…