Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039528

Posting Close Date: March 23, 2026

Salary:  The budgeted salary range for the position is $500,000 to $650,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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.

About the Division of Cardiology

The UIC Division of Cardiology is nationally recognized for excellence in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. The Division strives to be a leading translational research program by leveraging its extensive talents in basic and clinical sciences to benefit patients. Through this approach, patients receive the most advanced care, and trainees develop the skills necessary to shape the future of medicine—grounded in superior science and a commitment to paramount patient care. The division delivers more than 24,000 outpatient visits and performs approximately 9,000 echocardiograms annually, while offering a full spectrum of ambulatory and inpatient cardiovascular services.

The Division features:

• Comprehensive outpatient and advanced diagnostic services, including lipid profiling, cardiac imaging, and stress testing.
• Specialized centers such as the Atrial Fibrillation Center, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Program, Cardiovascular MRI Lab, and Electrophysiology Services.
• A strong educational footprint with four fellowship programs and extensive training for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• A robust research environment, including the Center for Regenerative Medicine in Cardiology and numerous NIH?funded programs in atrial fibrillation, stem cell biology, myocardial regeneration, and cardiovascular genetics.
• A mission grounded in excellence across clinical care, medical education, and translational cardiovascular research.

Position Summary
The Division Chief will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all activities within the Division of Cardiology, ensuring alignment with the missions of the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, and UI Health. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with a national reputation in cardiology, demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, a strong record of research or scholarly activity, and a commitment to advancing education and mentoring.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a vision for the Division that advances clinical growth, research innovation, and academic excellence.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports faculty development and programmatic advancement.

Clinical Excellence

• Oversee and actively participate in the delivery of high?quality cardiovascular care across all service lines.
• Strengthen existing clinical programs and identify opportunities for new or expanded services.

Research Advancement

• Maintain an established research program with evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Support and grow federally funded and industry-supported research initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across campus and with UI Health partners.

Education & Training

• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows across the academic mission.
• Provide leadership for cardiology fellowship programs and educational initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with ACGME standards and promote a strong learning environment.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Manage divisional finances, resource allocation, and workforce planning.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of clinical and research operations.

 Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Qualification for appointment in the tenure system at the Associate Professor or Professor level within the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
• Evidence of successful leadership within an academic medical center.
• Track record of securing external research funding.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary clinical programs.
• Distinguished record of clinical excellence, scholarly productivity, and demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentorship.

• Eligible for a State of Illinois Medical License, State of Illinois Controlled Substance License, DEA License, and BLS Certification. 
• Eligible for medical staff privileges at UI Health 

Preferred Qualifications

To apply, submit CV and application at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19043?c=uic&cfdd[0][id]=192&cfdd[0][options][0]=1161  

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.

About UIC

Excellence in Cardiovascular MedicineThe University of Illinois at Chicago Division of Cardiology strives to be the finest translational research program by making use of its extensive talents in basic and clinical sciences to the benefit of patients. In so doing, patients get the most advanced care, and trainees learn the skills necessary for them to develop the future of medicine. Superior science for paramount patient care.Mission/GoalsTo establish The University of Illinois at Chicago Division of Cardiology as a nationally recognized Center of Excellence in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease.The Division is committed to:1. Excellence in Clinical Care: The members of the division will provide specialized cardiovascular services to the under-served population of Chicago with the goal of delivering exceptional health care, increasing patient volumes and market share in the region. Fulfilling this goal not only serves to support the translational and educational missions of the division, and the DOM but also the College of Medicine.2. Excellence in Medical Education: A major goal of the division is the mentoring of the next generation of clinical investigators ...and physician leaders with the training of medical students, residents, clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty. There is a strong focus on the recruitment of cardiology fellows with an interest in academic practice incorporating basic and translational research.3. Excellence in Basic, Clinical & Translational Cardiovascular Research: The Division of Cardiology has a goal to become a national leader in cardiovascular research by identifying and actively promoting areas of research excellence based on the extraordinary talent of our faculty and trainees as well as the needs of our patient community. We have initiated a program of peer advisory committees for our faculty which helps them develop and advance focused research programs by providing constructive feedback on extramural funding proposals, increasing multidisciplinary research collaborations and increasing the overall impact of the research. Increased collaborations with the basic science departments and the Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCVR) will also allow for the joint recruitment of physician scientists and clinician-scientists who will be essential for our goal to achieve research excellence.4.Leveraging Strengths of the Diverse Patient Population: The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System serves a uniquely diverse population of patients with cardiovascular disease that naturally lends itself to many patient-oriented research initiatives. Another major goal of the Division of Cardiology will be to leverage this tremendous resource to develop the infrastructure for truly transformational clinical and translational research.

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