Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology)

University-of-Illinoi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or4

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in Gastroenterology to join a growing division dedicated to clinical care, education, and program development in Peoria, IL.

The role provides inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, opportunities for leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly activity within a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• 3 years pediatric residency/3 years fellowship pediatric gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary clinical programs, collaborating with surgical, nutrition, and allied health teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic interventions, and longitudinal care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering excellence in clinical practice and education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and efforts to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Contribute to academic and institutional missions through scholarly activity and service on committees.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

MD/DO degree

Eligible for licensure in Illinois

Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology

3 years pediatric residency/3 years fellowship pediatric gastroenterology

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology)

Peoria, IL, United States

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1042153

Posted on: 7/23/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/21/2026

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology)

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042153

Posting Close Date: 10/21/2026

Salary:$230,000 to $350,000 per year

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Departmentof Pediatrics

Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

TheUniversity 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 ourhospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to morethan 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medicaleducation and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physicianresidents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include JumpSimulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, alongwith OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and CarleHearth 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: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/ .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• LifeInsurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), in partnership with OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics rank. The successful candidate will join a growing division dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and program development, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services while contributing to the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Opportunities exist for leadership, program development, and the cultivation of specialized clinical or academic interests within a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary clinical programs, collaborating with surgical, nutrition, and allied health teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic interventions, and longitudinal care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering excellence in clinical practice and education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and efforts to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Contribute to academic and institutional missions through scholarly activity, program development, and service on committees.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO degree
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology
• 3 years pediatric residency/3 years fellowship pediatric gastroenterology

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or expertise in areas such as motility, aerodigestive disorders, nutrition, intestinal rehabilitation, functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, and program development

The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $230,000 to $350,000 per year.

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alosconsidering internal equity.

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.