UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN

Tenure-Track or Clinical Track Assistant Professor in Equine Theriogenology

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

Job Description: Upon joining our Equine Medicine and Surgery service, the successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical service in equine theriogenology. The equine medicine and surgery team at Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is composed of a highly productive and dynamic group of specialists who have achieved excellence in the different arenas of comparative and clinical research. The candidate will be expected to contribute to clinical instruction of interns and veterinary students, and communicate effectively with clients and referring veterinarians. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinically and scientifically relevant research projects. Candidates interested in collaborative research will find ample opportunities to partner within our thriving faculty as well as with basic science investigators on our main campus.

Illinois is highly focused on faculty development and growth and will provide support for equipment and training to candidates with special interests or skills in any of these fields. Percent time dedicated to teaching, scholarly activities, and clinical service will be based on the successful candidate’s appointment title.

Requirements: The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or equivalent and have achieved ACT certification. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced degree(s), a track record in scholarship, and/or prior research training.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with applicant’s experience and qualifications. The University of Illinois offers a complete benefits package. A summary explanation of these benefits can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

Starting date: Negotiable

Professional Opportunities: 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 has an innovative professional veterinary curriculum and is focusing on expanding integration of clinical, applied and basic research efforts across the college and university. A motivated candidate will find many opportunities to build a fulfilling and rewarding career in the heart of the United States.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine features modern research and animal care facilities. The 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. Faculty conduct discovery, instruction, and service relevant to companion animals, equine, food and fiber animals, working dogs, 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 one of the premier public research universities in the country, known for its uniquely multidisciplinary 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. For a brief virtual tour of the college and associated hospitals, please refer to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMUq13ar-tA.

Personal Opportunities: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, with a low cost of living and a high quality of life. To highlight some of the amazing experiences that the local area can provide, please visit https://experiencecu.org.

Application procedures: Please create a candidate profile through jobs.illinois.edu and apply by October 15, 2024. Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. If you are interested or would like additional information on the position, please contact:

Dr. Dennis French, Search Chair

Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine

ddfrenc@illinois.edu