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

UI Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 233,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an Associate/Professor in Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief) in the Pediatrics department, based in Peoria, IL. This role partners with developmental behavioral and neurodevelopmental specialists to deliver interdisciplinary, family-centered care.

The position combines clinical leadership with teaching and research, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent required for eligibility in Illinois.
• Board certification or active board eligibility in pediatrics.
• Strong leadership experience in pediatric settings.
• Solid residency and clinical pediatrics background.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs.
• Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for developmental delays and autism.
• Organize and conduct research in developmental behavior pediatrics.
• Perform faculty duties including curriculum development and student advising.
• Lead quality improvement projects for the section.
• Engage in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership in Pediatrics

Education

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

Job description

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

Peoria, IL, United States

Associate/Professor-Child Development (DevelopmentalBehavior Section Chief)

(Search extended through 12/10/2026)

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041711

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

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Associate/Professor-Child Development (DevelopmentalBehavior Section Chief) in the Department of Pediatrics.

Thisposition will work with developmental behavioral pediatricians andneurodevelopmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nurses,social workers, dietitians and other staff to provide interdisciplinary, familycentered care for patients and families throughout the region. The sectionprovides psychoeducational assessments and autism evaluations to the patientswithin the section.

Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

The University 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.

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

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 counseling, 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

The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $232,700 to $310,000 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.