"Academic Physician – Neonatologist #PED229"

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of assistant professor. The appointee will provide clinical care at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital NICU and contracted off-site locations. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. 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.

The Section of Neonatology is committed to excellence in education, research, patient care and community service. It has 15 full-time faculty members and other academic staff who attend at the 71 bed unit in Comer Children’s Hospital and two community hospitals to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatments in nurturing, family-centered environments with state-of-the-art equipment. In collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Service, the Section runs the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with over 10 affiliated community hospitals. The section has a fully accredited fellowship program with 10 trainees and a robust neonatal nurse practitioner program. Its faculty members 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, 3) be Board certified or eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and 4) have completed a neonatology fellowship.

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’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/182397. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography. Review of applications will begin after March 9, 2026.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

Salary Details: Assistant Professor: $230,000 - $280,000 per year

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted: 28-Feb-26

Unit Name: Section of Pediatric Neonatology