Assistant​/Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Clinical Psychology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a doctoral-level child and adolescent clinical psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. This full‑time faculty position focuses on clinical practice, supervision, teaching, and leadership in a growing academic program. The successful candidate will develop community child and adolescent mental health services, supervise trainees, and support research and scholarship.

• Provide direct outpatient clinical care to patients and families.
• Assist in the development of a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training program.
• Supervise postdoctoral fellows, child psychiatry fellows, general residents, and medical students.
• Coordinate courses and deliver classroom teaching.
• Mentor and support scholarly activity.
• Assist in the annual recruitment of new fellows and residents.
• Administrative advancement is available for individuals with organizational acumen and interest.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in clinical psychology from an APA‑approved program.
• Illinois license or license‑eligible within 6 months.
• Supervised training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children and adolescent psychopathology.

• Experience in teaching and administration of educational programs.

Peoria, IL offers a blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities. It is noted as the #1 “best place to live” in Illinois, with diverse neighborhoods, low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities.

The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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 encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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