Academic Physicians - Neonatology

Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Academic Physicians - Neonatology Salary Range: $230,000-$280,000 per year The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, is seeking full-time faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointees will provide direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital and at contracted off-site locations in both Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Appointees will also contribute to the broader mission of the Neonatology program, including teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity in basic, translational, or clinical research. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. These positions are 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. Appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty and learners in the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, UChicago Medicine (UCM), and the University of Chicago. The Section of Neonatology comprises 15 full-time faculty members and academic staff, who attend at the 71-bed unit in Comer Children’s Hospital as well as two community hospitals to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatments in nurturing, family-centered environments with state-of-the-art equipment. In partnership with the Maternal-Fetal Service, the Section operates the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with more than 10 affiliated community hospitals. Neonatology has a fully accredited fellowship program (10 trainees) and a robust neonatal nurse practitioner program. Faculty within the Section are actively involved in research supported by federal and other extramural funds. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the States of Illinois and Indiana, and 3) be Board certified or Board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. We especially welcome applicants with recent experience in the intensive care of newborns. Assessment of applications will consider experience administering/directing a level II, III, IV neonatal intensive care nurseries. To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/177668. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled. For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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