Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)Search extended through 6/15/2026Hiring Department: UICOMP-PsychiatryLocation: Peoria, IL USARequisition ID: 1037988Posting Close Date: 6/15/2026Salary: $122,360 to $153,483per yearThe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria(UICOMP) seeks a doctoral-level child and adolescent clinical psychologist tojoin the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. This full-timeposition is ideal for individuals seeking an academic position that allows forclinical practice, supervision and teaching, support of trainee research, andopportunities for leadership roles, program development, and administrativeadvancement.The responsibilities of the position include helping todevelop child and adolescent mental health services in the community, boththrough direct clinical care but also supervision of trainees. Our departmenthas worked to identify areas of need for children and families and ispositioned to support a growing clinical enterprise to meet those needs. Wehave developed strong community partnerships and anticipate that the facultymember will work alongside other clinicians in a tertiary care children'shospital, at Easters Seals, and at a local university. We anticipate opening anew child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship to train the next generation ofcaregivers. This fully academic position will actively support our recruitmentefforts and teach and supervise child psychiatry fellows, general psychiatryresidents, and medical students. The faculty member will participate indepartment-wide programming such as Grand Rounds, Journal club, and CaseConference. Other duties include curriculum development, promoting a culture ofexcellence, student evaluation, and scholarly support. Most duties can beadapted to the interests of the applicant. The department values and supportsthe growth, development, and professional advancement of its faculty petitive salary and benefits are commensurate with rank.Minimum requirements include graduation with a PhD or PsyDin clinical psychology from an APA-approved program, licensed orlicense-eligible within 6 months in Illinois, and supervised training andexperience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children andadolescent psychopathology.Peoria presents an attractive mix of small-town charm andbig city offerings. Our large, supportive medical community is embedded indiverse local neighborhoods featuring low cost-of-living, excellent schools,and a variety of leisure and recreational activities. Peoria is the #1 "bestplace to live" in Illinois and a Top 50 Best Cities in the United States,according to US News and World Report. Niche gave Peoria an "A" rating fordiversity.For more information, please contact Department InterimChair, Dr. Jean Clore, at SummaryThe Universityof Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a doctoral-level childand adolescent clinical psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry andBehavioral Medicine. This full-time position is ideal for individuals seekingan academic position that allows for clinical practice, supervision andteaching, support of trainee research, and opportunities for leadership roles,program development, and administrative advancement.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide direct outpatient clinical care to patients and familiesAssist in the development of a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training programSupervise postdoctoral fellows, child psychiatry fellows, general residents, and medical studentsCoordinate courses and deliver classroom teachingMentor and support scholarly activityAssist in the annual recruitment of new fellows and residentsAdministrative advancement is available to persons with organizational acumen and interestMinimum QualificationsPhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved programIllinois licensed or license-eligible within 6 months Supervised training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and research with children and adolescent psychopathologyPreferred QualificationsExperience in teaching and administration of educational programsTo apply, pleasevisit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scrolltowards the bottom of the page and click, "Apply Now".You may beredirected to log into, or to create a new account.For fullestconsideration please apply by 5/15/2026. The budgeted salary rangefor the position is $122,360to $153,483 per year.Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.Thisposition is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a very competitivebenefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits: of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including butnot limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with allapplicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters at toview our non-discrimination statement and find additional information aboutrequired background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, andemployment eligibility review through E-Verify.TheUniversity of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates uponacceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will beperformed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Theuniversity provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request anaccommodation at (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate reviewprocess for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by aperson.

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