Instructor or Lecturer in Food Animal Medicine, Reproduction and Surgery - College of VetMed
University of Illinois

Job Info

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE

Instructor or Lecturer in Food Animal Medicine, Reproduction and Surgery

Full-time, 100% (12-month basis)

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois (UIUC) invites applicants for a full-time Instructor or Lecturer position in Food Animal Medicine, Reproduction and Surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching (clinical, didactic and laboratory) and clinical service. The candidate will join a team of 4 clinicians within the Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service (FARMS: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/hospital/veterinary-teaching-hospital/veterinary-specialties/food-animal/ ), as well as a wider team of extension, animal care program, and research faculty serving food animal teaching and research needs.

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for training veterinary students, interns and residents in farm animal medicine, while providing reproductive, production and surgical services to private clients and the UIUC farms. To cover service responsibilities clinical work will include reproductive management, production medicine and emergency services for beef and dairy cattle, swine, and small ruminant herds. There will be participation in shared on-call duty with the other FARMS faculty. The primary clinical teaching effort will be directed towards DVM students during their 2-week FARMS rotations throughout the year, where students receive on-farm and in-clinic instruction in basic clinical skills. The appointee's teaching responsibilities will include didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching of professional students and house officers.

The caseload is a balance of referral and primary care patients, and is considered to be the fourth highest caseload for North American Veterinary Colleges and Schools. The breakdown of species is about 60% cattle, with the balance of cases involving small ruminants, camelids, and other production/ pet livestock.

All faculty are expected to be involved in some aspect of scholarly activity, professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development. Ample opportunity exists for collaboration with current faculty within the College and University.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or equivalent. The ability to obtain Illinois licensure and USDA accreditation is required for this position.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking a candidate who is a strong team player and interested in utilizing their clinical and teaching skills in a healthy, collaborative, busy and vibrant clinical teaching environment. The ideal candidate must have a desire and ability to build teams and lead others with the expectation of achieving excellence. The ability and desire to interact with partners in the livestock industry and understand the commercial needs of modern veterinary practice is imperative.

PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life.

In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 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 U. of I.

SALARY: The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. 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.

CLOSING DATE: In order to receive full consideration, applications and related documents should be received by November 15, 2024. The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are encouraged prior to the close date however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date, and consideration will continue until suitable candidates are identified for the position.

STARTING DATE: Anticipated starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu . Upload application materials, including your application letter, resume, copy of your DVM certificate, and names and email contact information for three references by November 15, 2024. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting:

Dr. Tessa Marshall, Chair, Search Committee

Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine

University of Illinois

1008 West Hazelwood Drive

Urbana, IL 61802-4714

217-333-5375

tsmarsha@illinois.edu

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 .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1026714
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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