Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041711
Posting Close Date: 9/10/2026
Salary: $232,700 to $310,00 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief) in the Department of Pediatrics.
This position will work with developmental behavioral pediatricians and neurodevelopmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, dietitians and other staff to provide interdisciplinary, family centered care for patients and families throughout the region. The section provides psychoeducational assessments and autism evaluations to the patients within the section.
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
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 fullest consideration please apply by 7/6/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $232,700 to $310,000 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.
