Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)Search Extended through 9/1/2026Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037390
Posting Close Date: 6/15/2026
Salary: $299,000 to $335,000 per year
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at theUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an academicpsychiatrist with interest and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medicalstudents. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant orAssociate Professor. Candidates should share our commitment to high-qualitypatient care, scholarship, education, and community service.
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.
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Thisposition is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includesHealth, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off,and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position SummaryThe Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an academic psychiatrist with interest and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medical students. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates should share our commitment to high-quality patient care, scholarship, education, and community service.
Duties & Responsibilities- Supervision and teaching of general psychiatry residents and medical students
- Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position
- Direct patient care
- Involvement in meeting ACGME and LCME training guidelines, requirements, and policies
Minimum Qualifications- MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
- Graduate of an ACGME-approved psychiatry residency
- Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
- ABPN board-certified or eligible in adult psychiatry
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
- Experience in the administration of and contribution to educational programs
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For fullestconsideration please apply by 7/27/2026.
The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $299,000 to $335,000 per year.
Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.
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