University of Illinois Chicago
Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)
Search extended through 3/9/2026.
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics.
Location: Peoria, IL USA.
Requisition ID: 1037307.
Posting Close Date: 3/9/2026.
Salary: $320,000 to $370,000 per year.
Position Summary The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Duties & Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents; collaborate with other faculty to maintain excellence in general pediatric education.
Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen current research portfolio.
Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs and develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists, facilitating programs that care for high‑complexity patients.
Support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
Direct and conduct own research in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Provide care for patients with ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children’s Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services, and manage patients in ambulatory clinics.
Collaborate with ancillary services to provide high‑quality, safe, individualized, patient‑ and family‑centered care.
Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, and administration.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO or compatible international medical degree.
3 years of ophthalmology residency and 1 year AAPOS‑approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
3‑5 years of clinical experience in pediatric ophthalmology.
Experience teaching medical students and residents in pediatric ophthalmology.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience in program development.
Mentorship of other faculty clinicians.
About UICOMP Department of Pediatrics and OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
The Department of Pediatrics is one of its largest, with 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members.
OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, located in Peoria, is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and provides comprehensive care for children statewide.
Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
The University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17020?c=uic.
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Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics.
Location: Peoria, IL USA.
Requisition ID: 1037307.
Posting Close Date: 3/9/2026.
Salary: $320,000 to $370,000 per year.
Position Summary The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Duties & Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents; collaborate with other faculty to maintain excellence in general pediatric education.
Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen current research portfolio.
Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs and develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists, facilitating programs that care for high‑complexity patients.
Support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
Direct and conduct own research in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Provide care for patients with ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children’s Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services, and manage patients in ambulatory clinics.
Collaborate with ancillary services to provide high‑quality, safe, individualized, patient‑ and family‑centered care.
Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, and administration.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO or compatible international medical degree.
3 years of ophthalmology residency and 1 year AAPOS‑approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
3‑5 years of clinical experience in pediatric ophthalmology.
Experience teaching medical students and residents in pediatric ophthalmology.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience in program development.
Mentorship of other faculty clinicians.
About UICOMP Department of Pediatrics and OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
The Department of Pediatrics is one of its largest, with 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members.
OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, located in Peoria, is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and provides comprehensive care for children statewide.
Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
The University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17020?c=uic.
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