Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)

Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)

Search extended through 3/9/3026

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037307

Posting Close Date: 3/9/2026

Salary: $320,000 to $370,000 per year

Position Summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents. Collaborate with other faculty in maintaining excellence in general pediatric education.
• Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen current research portfolio.
• Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs.
• Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
• Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• To sustain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists thus facilitating programs that care for high complexity patients.
• To support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children's Hospital of Illinois.
• Direct and conduct his/her own research in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Provide care for patients with Ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children's Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services and manage patients in ambulatory clinics.
• Collaborate with other ancillary services to provide high quality, safe, and individualized patient, and family centered care.
• Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and administration
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or compatible degree international medical degree
• 3 years ophthalmology residency and 1-year AAPOS approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
• Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• 3-5 year Clinical experience in the field of pediatric ophthalmology
• Experience in teaching medical students and residents in the area of pediatric ophthalmology

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in program development
• Mentorship of other faculty clinicians.

About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:

UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 262medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduateprograms, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments atUICOMP. In collaboration with the OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions andover 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty servicesto the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure withinthe Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician andan internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children's Hospital of Illinois

Located in Peoria, OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatrichospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kidsdownstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSFChildren's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outsideof Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls ofOSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital ofIllinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialtyvisits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits eachyear. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.

Jump Trading Simulation &Education Center, a part of OSFInnovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College ofMedicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient caresettings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medicalsituations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 squarefeet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space forconferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For moreinformation, visit www.jumpsimulation.org

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundredthousand annually. Residents areflocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street thatproduce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.
We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation.

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The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $320,000 to $370,000 per year.

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

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