Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Infectious Disease

University of Illinois Chicago•Peoria, IL

13d•$168,000 - $217,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for faculty position(s) in Pediatric Infectious Disease. The role provides clinical care to patients admitted to Children's Hospital of Illinois and associated ambulatory clinics, contributes to medical education and scholarly activities, and conducts clinical and/or translational research in Pediatric Infectious Disease. Faculty members also participate in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees, provide phone consultations to other Illinois hospitals and pediatric offices, and guide community outbreak response.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent foreign medical degree.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric infectious diseases fellowship, or expected completion by the start date.
Board certified or board eligible in General Pediatrics (ABP or AOBP).
Board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with certification obtained within the ABP eligibility window.
Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license and Illinois controlled substance license by the start date.
Eligible for DEA registration.
Eligible for medical staff privileges at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and payer credentialing.
International medical graduates must have current ECFMG certification.
BLS and PALS certification by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Scholarly productivity during training, such as first-author publications, abstracts, or manuscripts in preparation.
A fellowship research or quality improvement project with a clear path to continued work.
Interest or training in antimicrobial stewardship or hospital epidemiology, such as a SIDP or MAD-ID stewardship certificate or SHEA training.
Interest in a complementary focus area, such as immunocompromised host ID, congenital infections, vaccines, or EHR-based outcomes research.
Teaching experience with residents and medical students.
Plans for academic development, such as a career development award or an advanced degree (MPH or MS in clinical research).
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with hospitalist, critical care, neonatal, oncology, and surgical teams.
Bilingual ability or experience caring for diverse and rural populations.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
Teach medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
Conduct clinical and/or translational research in Pediatric Infectious Disease.
Participate in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees.
Provide phone consultations for other hospitals and pediatric offices in Illinois.
Provide guidance for community outbreaks, including measles and tuberculosis.
Participate in scholarly activities and special projects, and perform other related duties as assigned.