The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of assistant professor. The appointee will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a community of faculty colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates.
Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Clinical responsibilities will include care for pediatric patients who may present with a full range of developmental and behavioral conditions. Clinics are held on the University of Chicago campus, at the Comer Children's Hospital and offsite clinics in the greater Chicagoland area. Other duties will include training and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows. Scholarly activity is expected and may be in research, education, or clinical program development. Applicants with experience in developmental diagnostic teams for autism, intellectual disability, sequelae of prematurity, critical illness, learning disorders, and ADHD are also welcomed.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing superior, compassionate healthcare to all children. We strive to provide an education and training experience that fosters the next generation of national and international leaders in child health. Our department includes more than 130 full-time faculty members, clinical associates and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, our faculty conduct cutting-edge translational and clinical research. Comer Children's Hospital is a free-standing children's hospital with a full complement of pediatric services and a total of 161 pediatric and neonatal beds: 60 general, 30 PICU, and 71 NICU.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) have or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) have completed/be in the process of completing an ACGME approved behavioral developmental pediatrics fellowship at an ACGME accredited institution, and 4) hold equivalent certification/credentials relevant to developmental pediatrics, such as a Master of Public Health or Master of Health Informatics, or have experience involving developmental/behavioral care coordination for children with special health care needs.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/195765. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications will begin after October 29, 2026.
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