Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon

The Department of Pediatrics, at the Univ of IL College of Medicine Peoria, located in a mid-sized metro area, is seeking full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon to assist the department with the following responsibilities:

Under direction and supervision, assist the department by providing full-time clinical patient care in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology to a diverse patient population, including the medically underserved, in the hospital and out patient clinic settings. Teach, train, and advise medical students, residents and fellows in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology. Conduct medical science research and publish scientific research findings. Perform University service and administrative duties as assigned. This position minimally requires a Medical Degree (MD) or its foreign equivalent, 3 years of Ophthalmology Residency and 1 year of Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship training, as well as a valid IL medical license or eligibility for an IL medical license & board certification in Pediatric Ophthalmology. The salary range for this position is $260,000 to $290,000. For fullest consideration, please submit CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references by [3/6/2026] to Debi Kupferschmid, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, NB Room 5642, Peoria, IL 61637 or via email to dmkupfer@uic.edu. UICOMP is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, & individuals w/ disabilities are encouraged to apply. UICOMP may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer letter. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify  to verify employment eligibilty. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899