Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037988
Posting Close Date: 6/15/2026
Salary: $130,000 to $168,000 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a doctoral-level child and adolescent clinical psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. This is a full-time, on-site position is ideal for individuals seeking an academic position that allows for clinical practice, supervision and teaching, support of trainee research, and opportunities for leadership roles, program development, and administrative advancement.
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
The responsibilities of the position include helping to develop child and adolescent mental health services in the community, both through direct clinical care but also supervision of trainees. Our department has worked to identify areas of need for children and families and is positioned to support a growing clinical enterprise to meet those needs. We anticipate opening a new child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship with the support of this position. Most duties can be adapted to the interests of the applicant.
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
- Provide direct clinical care to patients and families
- Assist in the development of a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program
- Supervise postdoctoral fellows, child psychiatry fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students
- Coordinate course and deliver classroom teaching
- Mentor and support scholarly activity
- Assist in the annual recruitment of new fellows and residents
- Administrative advancement is available to persons with organizational acumen and interest
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program
- Illinois licensed or license-eligible within 6 months
- Supervised training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children and adolescent psychopathology
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching and administration of 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/17342?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 $130,000 to $168,000 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.
