Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist for a position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics to enhance a growing division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Care of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed at the OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood disorder Institute.
• Interest in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma is desired as one of the main roles is to assist in caring for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.
• See referral hematology/oncology consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.
• Fully participate in teaching programs in hematology and oncology for undergraduate medical students and residents and participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.
• Organize and conduct bench and/or clinical research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols for oncology patients through the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).
• Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• 3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship.
• MD/DO or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and experience in Leukemia/lymphoma is desired.

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19093?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”. You may be redirected to log into, or to create a new account. For fullest consideration please apply by 8/18/2026.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $179,000 to $298,200 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.