University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

Open-Rank Faculty (Gastroenterologist)

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine/ Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Location: Chicago

Requisition ID:1039025

Posting Close Date: 1/19/2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $350,000.00 to $450,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

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

Faculty members at or above any rank(from instructor to professor and rank is commensurate with experience) with academic interests in inflammatory bowel disease, motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) and short bowel/intestinal transplant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty members at or above any rank(from instructor to professor and rank is commensurate with experience) with academic interests in inflammatory bowel disease, motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) and short bowel/intestinal transplant.
• A wide breadth of clinical and basic science expertise in the division makes this an excellent opportunity for Gl fellows graduating from a strong university program, or a mid-career gastroenterologist who is interested in teaching and clinical research as a faculty member.
• Clinical focus in IBD, short bowel/intestinal transplant and motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) or inflammatory bowel disease or nutrition (particularly able to care for patients on TPN) and intestinal transplant.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking faculty members at or above any rank(from instructor to professor and rank is commensurate with experience) with academic interests in inflammatory bowel disease, motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) and short bowel/intestinal transplant. University of Illinois Chicago is a top-tier public university. An excellent Gl fellowship program, state-of-the-art brand-new endoscopy suite and clinic opened October 2022, and a wide breadth of clinical and basic science expertise in the division makes this an excellent opportunity for Gl fellows graduating from a strong university program, or a mid-career gastroenterologist who is interested in teaching and clinical research as a faculty member. MD or DO or equivalent degree is required.

Candidates should be BC/BE in gastroenterology and hepatology; and eligible to work in Illinois. Candidates should have a clinical focus in IBD, short bowel/intestinal transplant and motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) or inflammatory bowel disease or nutrition (particularly able to care for patients on TPN) and intestinal transplant. Candidates in these specified particular areas of motility, IBD, and nutrition are preferred. Academic productivity is expected and candidates with an interest in scholarly activity and teaching trainees are encouraged to join our established program. Any appropriate candidates fulfilling the desired requirements are welcome to apply regardless of their current visa status.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should be BC/BE in gastroenterology and hepatology; and eligible to work in Illinois. Candidates should have a clinical focus in IBD, short bowel/intestinal transplant and motility (particularly able to perform esophageal and anorectal manometry studies) or inflammatory bowel disease or nutrition (particularly able to care for patients on TPN) and intestinal transplant.

Preferred Qualifications

MD or DO degree, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology requirements are welcome to apply regardless of current visa status.

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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.