Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago at Peoria seeks an academic psychiatrist for a faculty position focusing on teaching and patient care. The Assistant/Associate Professor will lead clinical education, supervise residents, and engage in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatry. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits portfolio

Protected time for personal interests

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible in Illinois.
• ABPN board-certified or board-eligible in adult psychiatry.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Direct patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in clinical development and research activities.

Skills

Teaching

Patient care

Supervision

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)

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Search extended until 9/9/2025

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028195

Posting Close Date: 9/9/2025

Budgeted Salary Range: $280,000 to $320,000 per year

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks an academic psychiatrist with interests and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medical students. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates for the position should share our commitment to high-quality patient care, scholarship, education, and community service.

Responsibilities include leading one of three interdisciplinary general psychiatry adult inpatient teaching units composed of residents, medical students, nursing, social work, and support staff. The faculty member will also supervise psychiatry residents in outpatient pharmacology clinics built around education and patient care. Other duties will be tailored to the interest of the applicant and include opportunities in ECT, TMS, community outreach, college student mental health, psychiatry integration in primary care clinics, and forensic psychiatry.

Educational responsibilities include clinical and classroom teaching of residents and medical students. Faculty members are granted protected time to pursue other interests including clinical or educational program development and research. The department values and supports the growth, development and advancement of its faculty members.

Peoria and the surrounding central Illinois area offer an attractive mix of small-town charm and big city offerings. It has a large, diverse, and supportive medical community. Peoria offers diverse local communities, low cost-of-living, excellent schools, and an array of recreational activities. Peoria is the #1 “best place to live” in Illinois and a Top 50 Best Cities in the United States, according to US News and World Report. Niche gave Peoria an “A” rating for diversity.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks an academic psychiatrist with interests and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medical students. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates for the position should share our commitment to high-quality patient care, scholarship, education, and community service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Direct patient care
• Involvement in meeting ACGME and LCME training guidelines, requirements, and policies
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
• Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
• ABPN board-certified or board-eligible in adult psychiatry
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
• Experience in integrative, collaborative, or consultation medicine
  
  

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12447?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 7/2/2025.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $280,000 to $320,000 per year.

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

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

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 at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 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.

As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The university provides accommodations for applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation.

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