Heart Failure Cardiologist & Program Director (Open Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty)

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Heart Failure Cardiologist & Program Director (Open Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty)

Hiring Department: Division of Cardiology

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039900

Posting Close Date: April 15, 2026

Salary:  The budgeted salary for the position is $415,000. 

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 (UIC) Division of Cardiology seeks an Open Rank Heart Failure Cardiologist to develop and lead our comprehensive Heart Failure Program. This strategically important position offers a unique leadership trajectory with a clear pathway to permanent program directorship.

Leadership Pathway & Career Development

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  • This position is structured with intentional leadership development in mind, with a flexible timeline based on your experience level:
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  • Initial Phase: Full integration into clinical operations and program planning
  • Interim Director Role: Assumption of Interim Director responsibilities with protected time for program administration
  • Transition to Permanent Leadership: Following a comprehensive collaborative evaluation period, successful candidates will be considered for appointment as Permanent Heart Failure Program Director
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  • The duration of each phase will be tailored to your individual background and expertise. Candidates with extensive advanced heart failure leadership experience may progress more rapidly through the evaluation period, while those earlier in their career will benefit from a more structured developmental timeline. Throughout your initial tenure, we will work closely with you to assess engagement, programmatic contributions, and strategic fit for this permanent leadership position. This evaluation process is designed to ensure mutual alignment and position both you and the program for long-term success.
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  • Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Clinical Excellence
  • Provide expert consultative co-management of patients with cardiogenic shock in the ICU setting, supported by a dedicated inpatient Heart Failure Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Deliver comprehensive care across the full spectrum of advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support
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  • Leadership & Program Development
  • Strategic Program Development: Build and expand the Heart Failure Program infrastructure and clinical capabilities
  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Develop and lead an innovative, multidisciplinary Shock Team in collaboration with Division leadership
  • Faculty & Personnel Recruitment: Identify, recruit, and mentor exceptional clinical and research talent
  • Capacity Expansion: Drive strategic growth initiatives to expand program reach and impact
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  • Administrative Oversight
  • Dedicate protected time to program administration, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications

    • Board certification or Board eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    • Substantial clinical experience in advanced heart failure management

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Demonstrated expertise in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
    • Proficiency with short-term and long-term mechanical circulatory support strategies, including ventricular assist devices (VADs)
    • Proven track record in program development and multidisciplinary team leadership

     Unique Opportunities

    • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside an exceptional team of physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care

    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.


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