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Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical EM-Non Tenure
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Feb 10, 2026 | |
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Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical EM-Non Tenure Director of Clinical Operations Assistant/Associate/Professor Clinical EM Hiring Department: Emergency Medicine Location: 808 S. Wood, Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1039435 Posting Close Date: 3/11/2026 Salary: The budgeted base salary for the position is $320,000 plus a recruitment and incentive compensation package. About the University of Illinois Chicago 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. Position Summary The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Emergency Medicine has an opportunity to join our academic Physician faculty team as a non-tenured Assistant/Associate/Professor in a leadership position as Director of Emergency Medicine Operations. In addition to working clinically in the UI Health Emergency Department, this leadership position will include: monitoring of metrics that assess progress toward the goal and objectives of UI Health. This includes oversight of all activities related to the delivery of patient care, quality assurance/quality improvement, risk management, patient flow and efficiency, scheduling, policies and procedures implementation, working closely with many clinical stakeholders physicians, advanced practice providers and liaison to UI Hospital Administration/Nursing Administration, Emergency Medicine Services (EMS), and the community. Duties & Responsibilities Director of Clinical Operations - UI Health The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago, is seeking a highly motivated non-tenured Emergency Physician leader for the position of Director of Clinical Operations at our UI Health Emergency Department. UI Health is a quaternary hospital that is a STEMI, Comprehensive Stoke Center with nationally ranked service lines in Transplant, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery and Oncology. Our department strives for excellence in time-sensitive care as well as significant contributions to Social Emergency Medicine; with a commitment to diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary engagement that empowers care of patients and their communities in the State of Illinois. Key duties include: Serve as a physician expert in ED clinical operations, management, team building and leadership Implement and monitor strategic goals that focus on clinical and service to improve throughput metrics and care pathways to provide exceptional care to our patients Represent the department in the redesign and expansion of our existing ED (currently in the early design phase) Promote innovation and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders Minimum Qualifications Physician (MD or DO) must be board certified in Emergency Medicine. Preferred Qualifications Preferred relevant leadership experience in the management of an emergency department in a complex academic setting. Some research experience and good writing skills are desired. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine Preferred Qualification: Strong skills in clinical practice management Experience in the management of an Emergency Department in an academic setting For fullest consideration, applications must be received by March 11, 2026. Please complete the online application at jobs.uic.edu. The University of Illinois is the largest University in the Chicago area. With several nationally ranked health sciences schools, we offer an unprecedented opportunity for multi-disciplinary care, education and research. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran or disability status. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18986?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-62ae5956b8973745976badc3d0080115 | |