Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics Neurology

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics Neurology

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

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Posting Close Date: 11/30/2026

Salary: $216,000 to $325,800 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics.

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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 Pediatric Neurologist will provide clinical services both in-patient and out-patient primarily at OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois. They will be responsible for teaching medical students and residents. Scholarly work activity (research, quality improvement, and advocacy) is expected but tailored to the faculty member's interests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide acute and ongoing consultative care to children with broad range of neurological conditions including epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, headaches, movement disorders, and neurogenetic problems in the hospital and outpatient setting.
• Participate in educational and training programs for medical students and residents of the Department of Pediatrics.
• Participate in collaborative research activities of the Section and Department.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and student counseling.
• Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling and administration.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• 2 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years Pediatric Neurology Fellowship
• BC/BE in Pediatrics and Neurology with a concentration in Pediatric Neurology

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing research, quality improvement, and other professional development activities
• Ability to engage across diverse specialty groups
• Experience developing clinical programs
• Physician leadership experience

The budgeted salary range for the position is $216,000 to $325,800 per year.

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

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