Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology

UIC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 176,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology in Peoria, IL. The role includes ambulatory and inpatient pediatric rheumatology care, medical education, and research involvement at a major public medical school campus.

Minimum qualifications include MD/DO and BC/BE in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Rheumatology; preferred candidates show strong interest in education and clinical research.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
• BC/BE Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Rheumatology board certification.
• Commitment to education and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and ongoing consultative care to pediatric rheumatology patients in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Educate and train medical students, residents and fellows in the Department of Pediatrics.
• Participate in collaborative research activities within the Division of Rheumatology and department.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student counseling.

Education

MD/DO

BC/BE Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Rheumatology

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology

Peoria, IL, United States

Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology

(Search extended through 1/24/2027)

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041638

Posting Close Date: 9/6/2026

Salary: $175,500 to $216,233 per year

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics. 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 JumpSimulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Heart 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

Pediatric Rheumatologist to provide ambulatory and inpatient care to pediatric patients with rheumatologic illnesses at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide acute and ongoing consultative care to children that have rheumatologic illnesses in both the hospital and outpatient settings.
• Participate in education and training programs for medical students and residents and fellows in the Department of Pediatrics
• Participate in Collaborative research activities of the Division of Rheumatology and department
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and student counseling.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO
• BC/BE Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Rheumatology

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in education and clinical research.

The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $175,500 to $216,233 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.

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.

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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, covid 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.