Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)

Search Extended through 7/2/2026

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Psychiatry

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1037390

Posting Close Date : 6/15/2026

Salary: $299,000 to $335,000 per year

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at theUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an academicpsychiatrist with interest and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medicalstudents. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant orAssociate Professor. Candidates should share our commitment to high-qualitypatient care, scholarship, education, and community service.

Responsibilities include leading an interdisciplinarygeneral psychiatry adult inpatient teaching unit composed of residents, medicalstudents, nursing, social work, and support staff. The faculty member will also supervisepsychiatry residents in outpatient pharmacology clinics built around educationand patient care. Other duties will be tailored to the interests of theapplicant and include opportunities in TMS, community outreach, college studentmental health, psychiatry integration in primary care clinics, and forensicpsychiatry.

Educational responsibilities include clinical and classroomteaching of residents and medical students. Faculty members are grantedprotected time to pursue their interests including clinical or educationalprogram development and research. The department values and supports thegrowth, development, and advancement of its faculty members.

Peoria and the surrounding central Illinois area offer anattractive mix of small-town charm and big city offerings. It has a large,diverse, and supportive medical community. Peoria offers diverse localcommunities, low cost of living, excellent schools, and an array ofrecreational activities. Peoria is the #1 "best place to live" in Illinois anda Top 50 Best Cities in the United States, according to US News and WorldReport. Niche gave Peoria an "A" rating for diversity.


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Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks an academic psychiatrist with interest and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medical students. This full-time faculty position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates should share our commitment to high-quality patient care, scholarship, education, and community service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision and teaching of general psychiatry residents and medical students
• Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position
• Direct patient care
• Involvement in meeting ACGME and LCME training guidelines, requirements, and policies

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
• Graduate of an ACGME-approved psychiatry residency
• Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
• ABPN board-certified or eligible in adult psychiatry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
• Experience in the administration of and contribution to educational programs

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For fullestconsideration please apply by 5/15/2026.


The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $299,000 to $335,000 per year.

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.

Thisposition is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a verycompetitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employeebenefits:

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