Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics​/Physician Surgeon​/Psychiatry

Overview

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/ Physician Surgeon/Psychiatry role at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP). The candidate may have an opportunity to develop and lead a new child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) fellowship.

Peoria, IL USA

Requisition : 1037137
Posting Close Date
: 12/8/2025
Salary
: $243,733 to $289,992 per year

The Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, seeks a psychiatrist who has completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor. Pediatric Psychiatrist position requires candidates who are BC in Psychiatry and have completed 4 years in residency and 2 years in fellowship training in Pediatric Psychiatry. Candidates with scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in teaching medical students and residents.

• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general psychiatric and behavioral needs.
• Provide inpatient psychiatric consultation for children and adolescents.
• Organize and conduct research programs in Child Psychiatry.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The Department of Pediatrics has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services in Central Illinois, with collaboration with OSF Health Care Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

To apply, please visit the job listing on the UIC Job Board at the URL provided in the original posting, scroll towards the bottom and click “Apply Now”. For fullest consideration please apply by 9/30/2025.

The budgeted salary range is $243,733 to $289,992 per year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits portfolio.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal employment mandates. See the university non‑discrimination statement and background check information on the provided site links. As an EOE/AA employer, applications are encouraged from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please request them at the provided accommodations link.