Associate/Professor-Child Development (Developmental Behavior Section Chief)

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID : 1041711 Posting Close Date : 9/10/2026 Salary : $232,700 to $310,00 per year Position Summary The University of Illinois College of Medicine is developing a healthcare leadership position to partner with the Center 4 Healthy Development & Aging. There will be the opportunity to collaborate with the center and a leadership role within the department. There is a strong partnership with the Children's Hospital of Illinois. The department is supportive of protected time for research and academic work. Duties & Responsibilities Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department. Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders. Organize and conduct research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counselling, and administration. Help lead quality improvement projects for the section. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent Eligible for Licensure in Illinois Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics 3 Years Residency in Pediatrics 3-5 Years Experience in Clinical Pediatrics Leadership Experience in Pediatrics Preferred Qualifications Leadership in teaching residents and medical students 3-5 years’ experience working with infants and children who have or are at risk of having neurodevelopmental disability. Experience in diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder in young children. Experience in evaluation and management of infants and children with cerebral palsy. Fellowship trained in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Benefits 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. 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 provides accommodations to applicants and employees and requests an accommodation as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr UI Health