Hiring Department: Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy
Location: Chicago, IL
Requisition ID: 1043493
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $237,060 - $310,000
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.
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.
This is a full-time Adult Allergy and Immunology faculty position. The rank and promotion track will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. The incumbent will provide comprehensive allergy and immunology care, participate in clinical program development, and contribute to the academic missions of patient care, teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include caring for patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, drug allergy, urticaria, eczema, immunodeficiency disorders, and other allergic and immunologic conditions. Faculty members are expected to participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement activities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and educational programs.
In this position, the incumbent will provide patient care on a full-time basis, no less than forty hours per week, serving patients at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health) and a medically underserved and diverse patient population. Clinical responsibilities will include outpatient adult allergy and immunology clinics, evaluation and management of patients with allergic, immunologic, and related disorders, interpretation of allergy testing, and administration of allergy and immunotherapy services as appropriate. Additional clinical and scholarly opportunities may be considered based on the candidate’s training and interests. The incumbent will assist the Department in teaching, training, and advising medical students, residents, and fellows in the fields of Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, and related disciplines. The candidate is expected to engage in medical science and/or medical education research, with mentorship, in areas related to Allergy and Immunology. The candidate will also assist with curriculum development and perform university duties and administrative services as assigned. These activities are essential components of an academic medicine program and are integral to medical student education and resident/fellow training.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
This position requires a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent), successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program, and completion of an Allergy and Immunology fellowship program in the United States. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Allergy and Immunology. A valid Illinois medical license or eligibility for an Illinois medical license is required. Individuals who do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered for this position.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in adult allergy and immunology clinical practice, medical education, clinical research, quality improvement, or program development. Expertise in areas such as severe asthma, immunodeficiency, biologic therapies, food allergy, drug allergy, or allergy/immunology-related clinical research is desirable.
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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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.
