Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief)

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 232,700 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago is seeking a healthcare leader in pediatrics to collaborate with the Center for Healthy Development & Aging. Candidates will engage in educational programs, outpatient services, and research in pediatric behavioral health.

This role involves significant responsibilities including committee work, curriculum development, and quality improvement projects in a supportive departmental environment. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Licensure in Illinois.
• 3-5 Years Experience in Clinical Pediatrics.
• Experience in managing patients with developmental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs.
• Provide outpatient diagnostic services for developmental delays.
• Organize research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics.

Skills

Leadership in Pediatrics

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Clinical Experience with Pediatric Patients

Education

MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent

Eligible for Licensure in Illinois

3 Years Residency in Pediatrics

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041711

Posting Close Date: 9/10/2026

Salary: $232,700 to $310,00 per year

Position Summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine is developing a healthcare leadership position to partner with the Center 4 Healthy Development & Aging. There will be the opportunity to collaborate with the center and a leadership role within the department. There is a strong partnership with the Children's Hospital of Illinois. The department is supportive of protected time for research and academic work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders.
• Organize and conduct research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counselling, and administration.
• Help lead quality improvement projects for the section.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent
• Eligible for Licensure in Illinois
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• 3 Years Residency in Pediatrics
• 3-5 Years Experience in Clinical Pediatrics
• Leadership Experience in Pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership in teaching residents and medical students
• 3-5 years’ experience working with infants and children who have or are at risk of having neurodevelopmental disability.
• Experience in diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder in young children.
• Experience in evaluation and management of infants and children with cerebral palsy.
• Fellowship trained in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. The University provides accommodations to applicants and employees and requests an accommodation as needed.