Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Adult Inpatient and Outpatient)
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 University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. This is a full-time, on-site position for an academic psychiatrist with interest and enthusiasm for teaching residents and medical students and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Health Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.
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.
Position Summary
Responsibilities include leading an interdisciplinary general psychiatry adult inpatient teach unit composed of residents, medical students, nursing, social workers, and support staff. The faculty member will also supervise psychiatry residents in outpatient pharmacology clinics built around education and patient care. Other duties will be tailored to the interests of the applicant and include opportunities in TMS, community outreach, college student mental health, psychiatry integration in primary care clinics, and forensic psychiatry.
Educational responsibilities include clinical and classroom teaching of residents and medical students. Faculty members are granted protected time to pursue their interests including clinical or educational program development and research. The department values and supports the growth, development, and advancement of its faculty.
Peoria and the surrounding central Illinois area offer an attractive mix of small-town charm and big city offerings. It has a large, diverse, and supportive medical community. Peoria offers diverse local communities, low cost of living, excellent schools, and an array of recreational activities. Peoria is the #1 “best place to live” in Illinois and a Top 50 Best Cities in the US, according to US News and World Report. Niche gave Peoria an “A” rating for diversity.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jean Clore, Department Interim Chair, at jayclore@uic.edu.
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 contribution to educational programs
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17051?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
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For fullest consideration please apply by 5/15/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $299,000 to $335,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
