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Assistant/Associate/Professor – Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology

American Society of Hematology, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639

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Assistant/Associate/Professor – Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Company/Institution: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

Location: Peoria, IL, USA

Degree Requirements: MD

Salary: $150,000 - $199,999

Job Type: Faculty Posted: October 23, 2025

Job Setting: Medical School Application Period: October 23, 2025 - January 19, 2026

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Requisition ID: 1037816

Posting Close Date: 1/19/2026

Budgeted Salary Range: $179,000 to $229,617 per year

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist for a position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics either MD or MD/PhD to enhance a growing division. The main responsibility is to work as physician scientist committing time and effort in basic/translational research in the laboratory in field of pediatric oncology. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and build clinical and/or translational research in the division. The physician scientist will have access to existing lab space.

The position requires 3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/oncology Fellowship. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physician’s license. Physician scientist will also engage in caring of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed at the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood disorder Institute. The individual hired to this position will:

See referral hematology/oncology consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.

Fully participate in teaching programs in hematology and oncology for undergraduate medical students and residents and participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.

Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Care of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed at the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood disorder Institute.

Dedicated time in the lab to conduct individual basic or translational research in pediatric oncology at University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria Campus.

Consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.

Engage in teaching programs for undergraduate medical students and residents.

Organize and conduct bench and/or clinical research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.

Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).

Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration, as needed.

Perform additional related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligible for licensure in Illinois.

Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship.

MD/DO or equivalent.

Experience in basic/translational lab work.

About UICOMP and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois: The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP and works in collaboration with OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. The department offers general pediatrics and subspecialty services and has robust research infrastructure including a dedicated biostatistician and internal research funding mechanism to support faculty.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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. As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

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

For fullest consideration please apply by 11/10/2025.

Last updated: 10/23/2025

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