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University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System lists this Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief) opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief)
(Search extended through 12/10/2026)
Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location : Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID :
Salary: $232,700 to $310,00 per year
TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Associate/Professor-Child Development (DevelopmentalBehavior Section Chief) in the Department of Pediatrics.
Thisposition will work with developmental behavioral pediatricians andneurodevelopmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nurses,social workers, dietitians and other staff to provide interdisciplinary, familycentered care for patients and families throughout the region. The sectionprovides psychoeducational assessments and autism evaluations to the patientswithin the section.
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, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is developing a healthcare leadership position to partner with the Center 4 Healthy Development & Aging. There will be the opportunity to collaborate with the center and a leadership role within the department. There is a strong partnership with the Children's Hospital of Illinois. The department is supportive of protected time for research and academic work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.
Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders.
Organize and conduct research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration
Help lead quality improvement projects for the section
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent
Eligible for Licensure in Illinois
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
3 Years Residency in Pediatrics
3-5 Years Experience in Clinical Pediatrics
Leadership Experience in Pediatrics
Preferred Qualifications Leadership in teaching residents and medical students
3-5 years' experience working with infants and children who have or are at risk of having neurodevelopmental disability.
Experience in diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder in young children.
Experience in evaluation and management of infants and children with cerebral palsy.
Fellowship trained in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
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For fullestconsideration please apply by 10/5/2026.
The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $232,700 to $310,000 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.
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
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