Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Medical Dir.)

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location:  Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042310

Posting Close Date: 10/22/2026

Salary: $280,000 to $347,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Medical Director) 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 athttps://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Are you looking to advance your career and lead a group of dedicated staff to continue providing excellent care for cystic fibrosis patients? The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist to fill a full-time position as Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Director in the Department of Pediatrics' Pulmonology/Sleep Division. Our CF center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is the largest in central Illinois with robust research and ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects to provide our patients with the best clinical experience and outcome.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Cystic Fibrosis Medical Director portion of position:

 Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
 Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
 Work collaboratively with the Adult CF Medical Director and Division Head of Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine
 Attend annual CF conference
 Become familiar with and uphold the requirements for a CF center to maintain accreditation
 Interact with nursing and other non-physician staff leadership to develop interdisciplinary plans to improve clinic function.
 Develop, revise and implement a strategic plan addressing the long-term teaching and patient care needs of the clinic.
 Reinforce performance expectations of Residents and Attendings.
 Develop and implement evaluations of Residents and Attendings.
 Provide administrative/fiscal management for the clinic (managing budget, looking at formulary, meeting with relevant clinic stakeholders).
 Design and implement quality improvement initiatives that improve clinic function and clinical care.
Responsibilities for Faculty portion of position:

Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
 Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric Pulmonology.
 To be an active part of our existing pulmonary team.
 Professional components include clinical, educational and scholar activities.
 Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with pulmonary conditions.
 To contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to pediatric pulmonology.
 Maintain a spirit of inquiry and scholarship in the activities of the pulmonology service.
 Rotate WEEKEND pediatric pulmonary calls with other APNs and physicians
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
Board certified in Pediatrics
Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
 3 years Pediatric Residency/3 years Fellowship-Pediatric Pulmonology
Preferred Qualifications

Leadership experience preferred
Pediatric sleep medicine experience preferred
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For fullest consideration please apply by 8/14/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $280,000 to $347,000 per year.

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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 at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 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.