Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for a full-time academic neonatologist in Pediatrics to provide neonatal care at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, a regional referral center with a 64-bed Level IV NICU.

Successful candidates will teach medical students, residents, and fellows, participate in clinical research, and contribute to ongoing neonatal services expansion in the region.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• Figuratively ensures licensure eligibility.
• ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency completed.
• ACGME-accredited neonatal-perinatal fellowship completed.
• Board certification in Pediatrics is required.
• Board-eligible in Neonatology considered.
• Eligible for IL medical licensure needed.
• Academic appointment possible based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neonatal care in a Level IV NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Collaborate with subspecialists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, and care teams.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows; engage in teaching activities.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and scholarly work.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and meet quality and productivity standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and faculty activities.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Residency in pediatrics

ACGME-accredited fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine

Board certification in Pediatrics

Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology

Eligible for Illinois medical licensure

Academic appointment eligibility

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042913

Salary: $250,000 to $300,000 per year

Closing Date: 12/14/2026

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) in the Department of Pediatrics

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

Join the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria as a full-time academic neonatologist. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neonatal care at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, a regional referral center with a 64-bed Level IV NICU. The position includes opportunities to teach medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows; participate in clinical research and quality improvement; and contribute to the continued growth of neonatal services throughout the region.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for critically ill newborns and infants in a Level IV NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Provide consultation and support for newborn and neonatal services within the affiliated regional network, as assigned.
• Participate equitably in daytime clinical service, night and weekend call, and holiday coverage.
• Collaborate with pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Teach and supervise medical students, pediatric residents, neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows, and advanced practice providers.
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly activity, patient-safety initiatives, and quality-improvement work.
• Contribute to faculty meetings, committees, curriculum development, mentoring, and other academic responsibilities.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and meet applicable quality, compliance, and productivity expectations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in programmatic activities consistent with the needs of the department and institution.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree
• Successful completion of an accredited residency in pediatrics.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine acceptable for American Board of Pediatrics certification.
• Board certification in Pediatrics is required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Illinois.
• Enthusiasm to provide clinical care and teaching in an academic setting.
• Eligible for an appointment to the medical staff of affiliated clinical facilities.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, academic record, and experience

Apply by 10/5/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $300,000 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.