Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics; Psychiatry

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Psychiatry)

Peoria, IL, United States

1042307

Posted on: 7/24/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 10/22/2026

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Psychiatry)

Hiring Department
: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location
:
Peoria, IL USA

Requisition : 1042307

Posting Close Date
: 10/22/2026

Salary:$266,800 to $350,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician/Surgeon/Psychiatryin the Department of Pediatrics

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of oneof the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known forhaving small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMPstudents to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to morethan 45,000 patients each year.

In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, aworld-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSFSaint Medical Center, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute withtranslational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learnmore about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helpingto transform healthcare here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

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 Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is seeking psychiatrist who has completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor.

• Responsibilities – Child Psychiatrist
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general psychiatric and behavioral needs.
• Provide inpatient psychiatric consultation for children and adolescents.
• Organize and conduct research programs in Child Psychiatry.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The budgeted salary range for the position is $266,800 to $350,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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