Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

UI Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks candidates for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) to provide comprehensive neonatal care at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, a 64-bed Level IV NICU.

The role includes teaching medical students, residents, and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows, opportunities for clinical research and quality improvement, and participation in regional neonatal services expansion.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency in pediatrics.
• ACGME-accredited fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine 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.
• Eligible for an academic appointment commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neonatal care in a Level IV NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regional network.
• Participate in daytime, night, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Teach and supervise students, residents, and fellows; contribute to research and quality improvement.

Skills

Academic medicine

Teaching

Clinical neonatology

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics residency

Neonatal-perinatal fellowship

Pediatrics board certification

Neonatology board-certified/eligible

Illinois medical license eligibility

Academic appointment eligibility

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Peoria, IL, United States

Posted on: 9/15/2026 - Application Deadline: 12/14/2026

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042913

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

Closing Date: 12/14/2026

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) inthe Department of PediatricsAboutthe 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.

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

The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $250,000 to $300,000 per year.

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering 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.

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.