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Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 20, 2025
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038880 Posting Close Date: 01/20/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $133,000 - $155,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 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. Summary/Description: The UIC College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's Pediatric service. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of pediatrics at the University of Illinois Hospital. The pediatric unit consists of 16 beds, with 3-4 beds designated as intensive care beds. The team provides care to pediatric patients typically ranging in age from newborn to 19 years. Patients may be admitted to the general pediatric service, hematology/oncology service, or family medicine service. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves an urban patient population. The College of Pharmacy at UIC, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #7 college in the US by US News & World Report. More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu Duties: Clinical pharmacists are integral members of the hospital's multidisciplinary teams. The new hire will be assigned to the Pediatric team to provide comprehensive medication therapy management Monday - Friday during the day. Responsibilities include: Participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds. Performing medication profile review and identifying drug-related problems. Providing evidence-based medication and dosing recommendations. Conducting therapeutic drug monitoring. Delivering drug information and patient/caregiver education. Responding to cardiac resuscitation and rapid response events. Supporting nursing, physician, and pharmacy staff education. Participating in quality improvement initiatives and protocol development. Occasional cross-coverage of the neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology services. The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are also expected. Minimum Qualifications PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency required. Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date. Must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position within the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy. Academic rank commensurate with experience. Preferred Qualifications Highly preferred: strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills. PGY2 residency in pediatrics or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience as a clinical pharmacist is preferred. Board certification is highly recommended Highly preferred strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills. 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/18651?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-392a925f18e98c4f9db23dc85de13e37