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Assistant or Associate Professor

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a psychiatrist with strong interest in graduate medical education to lead an adult Inpatient Teaching Unit and the development of a collaborative care model in the region. The position is full-time at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The position involves mornings supervising residents and medical students on an 8-bed teaching unit and afternoons helping to develop a collaborative care outpatient system in the region. Our department has worked closely with community partners to prepare for the development of a collaborative care model for the area. The success of our other clinical and educational programs and the experience of the current faculty offer support in this endeavor. Candidates should share our values for high-quality patient care, the education of residents and medical students, and the promotion of scholarly activity. The ideal candidate will have excellent teaching and communication skills, and be eager to lead. Competitive salary and benefits are commensurate with rank.

The responsibilities of the position include development and oversite of a collaborative care program, promoting a culture of excellence, staff management, teaching, and scholarship. Other duties will be tailored to the interest of the applicant and include outpatient clinical care, college student mental health, scholarship, and classroom teaching. The department values and supports the growth, development, and professional advancement of its faculty members.

Minimum requirements include licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois and ABPN board-certification or board-eligibility in adult psychiatry. 

Peoria presents an attractive mix of small-town charm and big city offerings. Our large, supportive medical community is embedded in diverse local neighborhoods featuring low cost-of-living, excellent schools, and a variety of leisure and recreational activities. Peoria is the #1 “best place 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 for diversity.

 For more information, please contact Dr. Jean Clore, Search Committee Chair, at jayclore@uic.edu

Contact Information:

Ryan Finkenbine
Professor and Chair
ryanf@uic.edu
900 Main Street
Atrium Building Suite 720
Peoria, IL 61603
309-868-9402