Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Cardiology

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Cardiology

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location:  Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041975

Posting Close Date: 10/5/2026

Salary:  $230,000 to $313,933 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Cardiology 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

The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Fetal & Pediatric Echocardiology candidates for a pediatric cardiology faculty position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patient care duties including inpatient, outpatient and echocardiography
•  Satellite clinics in the region
•  On-call duties for pediatric & congenital cardiology
•  Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
•  Academic efforts including original research and QI
•  Imaging QI for Echo
•  Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• BC/BE in Pediatric Cardiology
• 3 years pediatric residency/3years pediatric cardiology fellowship or equivalent
• Significant experience or formal training in Pediatric & Fetal Echocardiography
• Pediatric and congenital transesophageal echocardiography

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20318?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 7/28/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $230,000 to $313,933 per year.

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

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