Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Psychiatry)

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 266,800 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics, seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor) who has completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

The position involves outpatient diagnostic and management services, inpatient consultation for children and adolescents, and participation in education and research within a university setting.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree is required.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for pediatric patients with general psychiatric needs.
• Provide inpatient psychiatric consultation for children and adolescents.
• Organize and conduct research programs in Child Psychiatry.
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including curriculum development and student counseling.

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042307

Posting Close Date: 10/22/2026

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

About The University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 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, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/ .

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.

Position Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

For fullest consideration please apply by 8/14/2026.

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.

T he 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.