Associate​/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology; Section Chief

Associate/Professor‑Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology.

The role involves leading the pediatric ophthalmology division, shaping education, expanding clinical services, and driving research initiatives.

• Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents; collaborate with other faculty to maintain excellence in general pediatric education.
• Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen the current research portfolio.
• Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs.
• Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
• Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• Maintain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists, facilitating programs that care for high‑complexity patients.
• Support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
• Direct and conduct individual research in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• Provide care for patients with ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children’s Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services, and manage patients in ambulatory clinics.
• Collaborate with other ancillary services to provide high quality, safe, and individualized patient- and family‑centered care.
• Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, and administration.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• MD/DO or equivalent international medical degree.
• 3‑year ophthalmology residency and 1‑year AAPOS‑approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
• Board certified in Ophthalmology.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• 5‑year clinical experience in pediatric ophthalmology.
• Experience teaching medical students and residents in pediatric ophthalmology.

• Leadership experience in program development.
• Mentorship of other faculty clinicians.

Location
:
Peoria, IL, USA

Salary
: $320,000 – $370,000 per year

Applications accepted until 12/22/2025.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.