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UIC lists this Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)
Peoria, IL, United States
Requisition ID :
Salary: $250,000 to $300,000 per year
Closing Date : 12/14/2026
Peoria University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) inthe 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: .
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
Join the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria as a full-time academic neonatologist. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neonatal care at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, a regional referral center with a 64-bed Level IV NICU. The position includes opportunities to teach medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows; participate in clinical research and quality improvement; and contribute to the continued growth of neonatal services throughout the region.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient care for critically ill newborns and infants in a Level IV NICU.
Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
Provide consultation and support for newborn and neonatal services within the affiliated regional network, as assigned.
Participate equitably in daytime clinical service, night and weekend call, and holiday coverage.
Collaborate with pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Teach and supervise medical students, pediatric residents, neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows, and advanced practice providers.
Participate in clinical research, scholarly activity, patient-safety initiatives, and quality-improvement work.
Contribute to faculty meetings, committees, curriculum development, mentoring, and other academic responsibilities.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and meet applicable quality, compliance, and productivity expectations.
Perform other related duties and participate in programmatic activities consistent with the needs of the department and institution.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO or equivalent medical degree
Successful completion of an accredited residency in pediatrics.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine acceptable for American Board of Pediatrics certification.
Board certification in Pediatrics is required.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology.
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Illinois.
Enthusiasm to provide clinical care and teaching in an academic setting.
Eligible for an appointment to the medical staff of affiliated clinical facilities.
Eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, academic record, and experience
The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $250,000 to $300,000 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.
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, covid 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.
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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