Asst/Assoc/Professor of Clinical Medicine – Infectious Disease

University of Illinois College of Medicine; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional for the role of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine in Infectious Diseases. This position involves teaching medical students and residents, providing clinical care in both hospital and telemedicine settings, and participating in research initiatives. Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases, and be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and patient care.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

CME Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• Must possess MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility.
• 5 years of training in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases required.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents in Infectious Diseases.
• Provide clinical patient care in hospital and clinics.
• Participate in research and administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical Patient Care

Teaching

Research

Telemedicine

Curriculum Development

Education

MD or DO degree

Internal Medicine Residency

Infectious Disease Fellowship

Job description

Asst/Assoc/Professor of Clinical Medicine – Infectious Disease

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028185

Posting Close Date: 6/26/2025

Budgeted salary range: $250,000 to $290,000 per year

The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), is seeking Infectious Disease candidates for openings in Peoria, IL, for the title of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine, depending on experience.

The candidate will assist the department in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Other duties include providing clinical patient care in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases in the hospital and clinics and via telemedicine; providing Grand Rounds and lectures; assisting with curriculum development; participating in clinical medical science research; and performing administrative duties and University service as assigned.

Requirements for the position are an MD or DO degree or its foreign equivalent, plus 5 years of training (3 years in an Internal Medicine residency program, and 2 years in an Infectious Diseases fellowship program), eligible for medical licensure in Illinois, and board certification or eligibility for certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

Travel may be periodically required between healthcare facilities or for professional development. H1 Visa sponsorship is available. Malpractice insurance is provided by the University of Illinois system and an excellent benefits package is available including vacation and sick time, CME health and life insurance, and retirement plan.

Position Summary

The candidate will assist the department in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Other duties include assisting the department and providing clinical patient care in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases in the hospital and clinics via telemedicine.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach infectious disease topics to medical students in lectures, seminars, clinics, and wards.
• Develop and deliver resident education in the subspecialty of Infectious Disease by providing rotations for residents on an infectious disease service, giving infectious disease core lectures, and attending morning report and other conferences.
• Serve on appropriate educational committees at the College of Medicine.
• Serve on appropriate hospital committees to improve the quality of patient care, for example, hospital formulary, infection control, or antimicrobial stewardship committees.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient care and telemedicine consultation as a consulting and attending infectious disease physician specialist.
• Work 1-2 half-days per week in the ambulatory care of HIV-infected and/or infectious disease patients.
• Opportunity to participate as a general internal medicine hospitalist attending physician on the resident teaching service.
• Deliver 1-2 lectures per year during medicine grand rounds on topics of relevance to general internists.
• Support and develop the research and scholarly activities of the Department of Medicine and the Section of Infectious Disease.
• Function as a faculty person within the statutes of the University of Illinois.
• Function as a staff member within the bylaws of the university-affiliated hospital(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess MD, or DO, or equivalent degree.
• Must be board certified or board eligible for certifying examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine or comparable certifying authority in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.
• Five (5) years training (three years in Internal Medicine residency and two years in Infectious Disease fellowship).
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Must be eligible for medical staff appointment at university-affiliated hospital.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as an Assistant Professor are required for the title of Associate Professor.

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at this link, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

For fullest consideration please apply by 4/17/2025.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $290,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits, this link.

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.