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Asst/Assoc/Professor of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
SEARCH EXTENDED 8/2/2026
Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry
Location: 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608
Requisition ID: 1038168
Posting Close Date: 01/08/2026
Salary: $200,000.00-$300,000.00 (commensurate with rank).
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The Department of Psychiatry and Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking dedicated and accomplished Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists (rank commensurate with experience) to join our faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission through excellence in clinical care, teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity.
The applicant must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, with board eligibility or certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The applicant must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois, a State of Illinois Controlled Substance License, and an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.
The Institute for Juvenile Research has been a leader in clinical care, education, and research focused on child and adolescent mental health since 1909. IJR is a leading component of UIC Psychiatry, which is one of the largest Psychiatry departments in the Midwest. We are also one of the top-ranked teaching departments at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the largest medical school in the country, with both preclinical and clinical teaching and mentoring opportunities. Our clinical services focus on diverse and vulnerable patients, serving predominantly minority and economically underserved populations on the South and West Sides of Chicago. The UIC Department of Psychiatry is known for its basic, clinical, translational, and psychosocial research and is ranked first in NIH funding of all Chicago universities and is ranked nationally.
An important overarching goal at UIC is to attract world-class faculty to enrich the educational experience of our bright and motivated students and trainees and provide high-quality care to our diverse and vulnerable patient populations. UIC is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities, and those with a passion for serving the underserved.
Benefits and Compensation:
The previously determined salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 (commensurate with rank).
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. The final salary will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
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.
Please visit our department website at www.psych.uic.edu. Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference Job Requisition 1038168 and submit a CV, cover letter, and three names of references by 01/08/2026. The application review process will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible.
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.
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 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.
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