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Job description
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)
Search extended through 10/26/2026
Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location : Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID :
Posting Close Date : 5/14/2026
Salary: $179,000 to $298,200 per year
TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professorof Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology) in the Department of Pediatrics.
Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
TheUniversity 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.
Learnmore about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helpingto transform healthcare here:
Thisposition 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.
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist for a position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics to enhance a growing division. The position includes care of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed at the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood disorder Institute.
Duties & Responsibilities
The position includes care of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed at the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood disorder Institute.
Interest in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma is desired as one of the main roles is to assist in caring for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.
See referral hematology/oncology consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.
Fully participate in teaching programs in hematology and oncology for undergraduate medical students and residents and participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department./
Organize and conduct bench and/or clinical research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.
Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols for oncology patients through the Children's Oncology Group (COG).
Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
MD/DO or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Interest and experience in Leukemia/lymphoma is desired.
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For fullestconsideration please apply by 8/18/2026.
The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $179,000 to $298,200 per year.
Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.
TheUniversity of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including butnot limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with allapplicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters at to view our non-discrimination statement andfind additional information about required background checks, sexualharassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review throughE-Verify.
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ArtificialIntelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate reviewprocess for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by aperson.
Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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