Open Rank Tenure or Clinical Track or Lecturer in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging - College of Veterin

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

The Department Of Veterinary Clinical Medicine is seeking an open rank tenure or clinical track in veterinary diagnostic imaging. This position is a flexible, benefits eligible appointment, ranging from 51-100%. This flexibility allows ample free time for teleradiology/consulting opportunities. In this position, primary duties include case interpretation/consultation on the clinic floor and teaching of the department's clinical year students and house officers. Didactic teaching and research are not required but can be pursued, if interested. After hours emergency call is not required. If a tenure track position is deemed appropriate, there will be expectations and opportunities for scholarship.

The University Of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) boasts top of the line equipment, including a Siemens Somatom 128 slice CT, 3T Siemens Magnetom Skyra MRI, and a Canon Aplio 700 ultrasound machine. Our reading room is equipped with three diagnostic workstations, each with two diagnostic monitors and two non-diagnostic monitors. Our current team includes a board-certified radiologist, diagnostic imaging intern, five imaging technicians, and two imaging coordinators. Ultrasound exams are performed by our excellent imaging technicians and can be interpreted in-house or sent out for interpretation.

Our moderate caseload is supported by a teleradiology service which assists with case overflow. This allows for a pressure-free case reading and consulting environment. This position will not include large animal image interpretation unless the candidate has a specific interest. The diagnostic imaging department supports robust neurology, internal medicine, soft tissue/orthopedic surgery, radiation/medical oncology, and ECC services. We also consult on cases for our dermatology, exotics medicine, and dentistry services.

The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or equivalent and have achieved ACVR board certification or completed residency training with credentials accepted by ACVR. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVR certification and an interest in teaching.

The University Of Illinois has a tradition of excellence as a Land Grant University and a Tier One Research University. The College Of Veterinary Medicine is lauded for our unique clinically integrated professional veterinary curriculum and is supported by innovators in teaching, learning, course design, continuing education, and medical illustration. The College is also focused on advancing clinical, applied and translational research efforts across the college and university by developing quality relationships with world-class scientists and investigators. With these resources, the motivated candidate will find significant opportunity and support to craft a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Our faculty and staff provide broad public engagement through operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a regional primary and referral care center for the delivery of state-of-the art veterinary medical services. The Department Of Veterinary Clinical Medicine features modern research and animal care facilities and is planning an exciting, large-scale expansion of our surgical corridor and intensive care unit. Our faculty conduct discovery and provide instruction and service relevant to companion animals, horse, food and fiber animals, exotic, wildlife and zoological species. We are dedicated not only to animal health and welfare, but also to the improved understanding of the human-animal bond, food production systems and ecosystem health. The University Of Illinois is a premier public research university and is gaining recognition for its uniquely multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research environment.

In 2023 Forbes ranked the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #9 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above Illinois.

Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, including a rich experience of farm-to-table cuisine, music, art, all-season outdoor activities, and other life-enriching opportunities. There is easy access to many large cities in the Midwest including Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Memphis, Louisville, Milwaukee, and more. In 2010, the University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received top rankings by Harvard University's Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education for its pre-tenure practices promoting work and home balance.

The starting range for the full-time position is $210,000. 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 positions. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please create your candidate profile through Candidates are required to upload all application materials, including the letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and names and email contact information for at least three references by April 4, 2026. The University Of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. All requested information must be submitted for the application to be considered. Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting:

Dr. Kari Foss, Chair, Search Committee

Department Of Veterinary Clinical Medicine

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.