Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Hospitalist

Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Hospitalist

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042800

Posting Close Date: 11/30/2026

Salary: $180,000 to $231,667 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor-Pediatric Hospitalist in the Department of Pediatrics

About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.

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

This Pediatric Hospitalist will primarily provide inpatient services at the Children''s Hospital of Illinois on the general and intermediate pediatric units. Other clinical work may also include the newborn nursery and pediatric sedation service. They will be responsible for teaching medical students and residents. Scholarly work activity (research, quality improvement, and advocacy) is expected but tailored to the faculty member''s interests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic inpatient hospitalist services for patients at UICOMP's main clinical partner, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, a 132-bed, full-service hospital.
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Organize and conduct research or scholarly programs in pediatric hospital medicine.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO degree
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified in Pediatrics
• 3 years pediatric residency

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20792?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, "Apply Now".

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For fullest consideration please apply by 9/18/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $180,000 to $231,667 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering 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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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.