Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Addiction)

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 299,000 - 335,000; 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/depe

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an addiction psychiatrist to develop and lead a new addiction psychiatry fellowship, in collaboration with the Department Chair.

The faculty member will develop outpatient and community-based services, oversee education, scholarship, and outreach, and supervise residents and medical students.

This position offers leadership within a growing program and a competitive salary in Peoria, IL.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in adult and addiction psychiatry.
• Strong leadership and program development skills.
• Comfortable directing education and outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop an ACGME-accredited addiction psychiatry fellowship.
• Administer and oversee operations, teaching, and recruitment.
• Provide direct patient care and supervise residents and medical students.
• Perform duties appropriate to academic rank.
• Collaborate with community partners on program initiatives.

Skills

Board certification

Clinical leadership

Education

MD or DO LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school

ACGME addiction psychiatry fellowship

Job description

Hiring Department

UICOMP-Psychiatry

Location

Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID

1042368

Posting Close Date

11/5/2026

Salary

$299,000 to $335,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks an addiction psychiatrist with a strong interest in graduate medical education to develop and lead a new addiction psychiatry fellowship.

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 faculty member will will work with the Department Chair to develop outpatient and community-based clinical services for individuals with substance use disorders. The faculty member will provide guidance and oversight to an emerging enterprise to facilitate the mission of the department for clinical care, education, scholarship, and outreach. The faculty member will develop an addiction psychiatry fellowship, spearheading collaboration with community partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Development of an ACGME-accredited addiction psychiatry fellowship


• Administration of the program and accountable for operations, teaching, scholarly activity, recruitment and selection, faculty development, orientation, evaluation, and promotion


• Direct patient care


• Supervision and teaching of general psychiatry residents and medical students


• Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position


• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school


• Graduate of an ACGME-approved addiction psychiatry fellowship


• Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois


• ABPN board-certified in adult and addiction psychiatry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry


• Two or more years of experience in the administration of educational programs

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20568?c=uic , scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 8/28/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $299,000 to $335,000 per year.

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