Academic ConnectUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGNDEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
Open Tenure or Clinical Track Faculty position in Food Animal Medicine, Reproduction and Surgery
Full-time, 100% (12-month basis)
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois (UIUC) invites applications for a full-time, 12 month, open rank faculty position in Food Animal Medicine, Reproduction and Surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching (clinical, didactic and laboratory) and clinical service. This position is available as either a tenure-track or clinical-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team of four FARMS (Food Animal Reproductive and Medicine Service) clinicians and additional extension and research faculty committed to excellence in food animal teaching, clinical care, and scholarship. The FARMS service is a cornerstone of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and maintains strong relationships with local producers referring veterinarians, and UIUC research and teaching herds.
Clinical Responsibilities and Caseload
The FARMS service provides comprehensive care for a diverse mix of patients, including dairy and beef cattle (approximately 60% of caseload), small ruminants, camelids, and other production or companion livestock. Clinical duties will include internal medicine, common surgical procedures, and basic reproductive service. The caseload is a balance of primary care and complex referral cases, offering a stimulating environment for continued professional growth.The successful candidate will participate in after-hours emergency services on a rotating basis with other FARMS faculty, with support from house officers and dedicated technical staff. Consultation and collaboration across specialties, such as dermatology, cardiology, and neurology, are readily available through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Teaching and Mentorship
A central part of this role is mentoring and training the next generation of veterinarians and specialist. The appointee will contribute to didactic lectures, clinical skills laboratory, and clinical teaching of DVM students during their 2-week FARMS rotations throughout the year. Clinical teaching will also involve the supervision and mentorship of house officers, including residents and interns pursuing advanced training.The Veterinary Clinical Medicine department emphasizes a supportive culture of teaching excellence, with faculty mentorship resources available to help develop innovative instructional approaches and advance the pedagogical skills of faculty.
Research and Scholarly Opportunities
All faculty are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities aligned with their professional interest. Whether a candidate’s focus is clinical research, translational science, or educations scholarship, they will find abundant opportunities for collaboration within FARMS and across the college’s diverse faculty. The service has a history of academic productivity, and mentorship is available to help early-career faculty build a sustainable research program.
Professional Development and Collegial Environment
Illinois offers a collegial atmosphere where faculty at all career stages are encouraged to grow professionally. New faculty benefit from structured onboarding, mentorship, in clinical and research development, and protected time for scholarship and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine supports Faculty well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance in a vibrant Big Ten university community.
Minimum Qualifications
- DVM of equivalent degree.
- Completion of a residency program in Large Animal Internal Medicine.
- Diplomate status or board eligibility with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
- Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois.
- Eligibility for USDA accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MS of PhD) in a relevant area of Biological Sciences.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity and commitment to advancing the field of food animal medicine.
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000. 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. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits package. A summary explanation of these benefits can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
Professional Opportunities: We are seeking a candidate who is a strong team player and eager to contribute their clinical, research and teaching expertise within a collaborative, supportive and vibrant clinical teaching environment. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for working with students, residents, colleagues and referring veterinarians to advance food animal health and production. This position offers the chance to help build and shape a robust professional food animal teaching program, including the development of elective courses, immersive summer programs, and the further development of novel learning experiences across the curriculum.Candidates with a desire and ability lead and inspire teams, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with partners in the livestock industry will find abundant opportunities to make a meaningful impact. A keen understanding of the commercial realities of modern veterinary practice, and a commitment to integrating those perspectives into teaching and service, are essential. The Department and the College are committed to supporting faculty success, and the ideal candidate will have excellent opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within a world-class public research university.The University of Illinois is one of the premier public research universities in the country, known for its multidisciplinary collaborative research environment. This is an ideal environment for building basic, translational and clinical research excellence in the biomedical sciences. The College of Veterinary Medicine boasts an expert faculty with diverse and complementary interests. Most faculty are actively engaged in veterinary education and research. There are NIH-funded research programs, notably in the areas of reproductive biology and toxicology, oncology, stem cell therapy, and viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal infectious disease. Residency programs encompass most veterinary clinical specialties as well as pharmacologic, pathologic, and toxicologic fields. As part of the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, the veterinary faculty enjoys many opportunities to collaborate with researchers in such biomedical fields as chemistry, nanotechnology, and bioengineering on newly emerging solutions to the world’s health problems. Faculty also provide extensive service to professional organizations and specialty colleges, federal research review boards, college and university governance, and public education venues. The College maintains a full-service 230,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hospital for farm, companion, and exotic animals that supports, engages, and advances the teaching and research activities of the college. In 2009, the College established the Medical District Veterinary Clinic, which serves as the College’s headquarters for teaching small animal primary care, and public engagement initiatives in the Chicago area.
Personal Opportunities: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life.
Closing Date: In order to receive full consideration, applications and related documents should be received by September 15, 2025. The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are encouraged prior to September 15, 2025; 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. 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