Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Addiction)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1038787
Posting Close Date: 7/19/2026
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 addiction psychiatrist with strong interest in graduate medical education to develop and lead a new addiction psychiatry fellowship.
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 faculty member will work with the Department Chair to develop outpatient and community-based clinical services for individuals with substance use disorders. The faculty member will provide guidance and oversight to an emerging enterprise to facilitate the mission of the department for clinical care, education, scholarship, and outreach. The faculty member will develop an addiction psychiatry fellowship, spearheading collaboration with community partners.
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
- Development of an ACGME-accredited addiction psychiatry fellowship
- Administration of the program and accountable for operations, teaching, scholarly activity, recruitment and selection, faculty development, orientation, evaluation and promotion
- Direct patient care
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
- Graduate of an ACGME-approved addiction psychiatry fellowship
- Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
- ABPN board-certified in adult and addiction psychiatry
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
- Two or more years of experience in the 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/18634?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.
