About the position
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a third neurology faculty member to continue to develop and grow the service. The Neurology & Neurosurgery Service at the University of Illinois is committed to continuing our tradition of outstanding service, teaching, and research. Percent time dedicated to teaching, scholarly activities, and clinical service will be based on the successful candidate's career goals, academic proclivities, and the needs of the department. The Neurology & Neurosurgery service is currently supported by two clinical faculty, two dedicated veterinary technicians, one customer service representative, five ACVIM neurology residents, and a neurology specialty intern. The successful candidate will continue to provide excellent clinical service and clinical and didactic teaching of professional students, residents, and interns. The service enjoys a large and varied caseload in the small animal clinic with consultations throughout the hospital. The service also receives outstanding support from anesthesia, critical care, and pathology services. Our hospital possesses a comprehensive array of resources in the form of state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical equipment and enjoys a close relationship with faculty members across our department, the college, and the university. Opportunities to collaborate with clinical and basic science researchers within the college and university are widely available. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is well suited to support the continued growth of the Neurology & Neurosurgery program, by virtue of its comprehensive array of resources relevant to the discipline of neurology & neurosurgery in the form of state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical equipment. A 9,000 ft hospital expansion was recently completed, consisting of 8 operating room suites, with dedicated neurosurgical space. Specific imaging modalities relevant to the Small Animal Neurology service include a Siemens 3T Skyra magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Siemens Somatom 128 slice CT, and electrodiagnostic equipment (Cadwell Sierra Summit) with capabilities for EMG, NCV, EP, EEG telemetry (Cadwell Arc EEG), and urodynamic (Lifetech Urolab Opus V) procedures. Near the Veterinary College, highly advanced and complementary imaging systems are available at the Biomedical Imaging Center, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, including two 3T MRI and one 9.4T MRI. The vision of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is to "provide a transformative educational experience for our students, create and communicate knowledge that changes the world, deliver outstanding clinical service to our patients and clients, and pursue excellence in all our endeavors". The College values collegiality and professionalism in all our interactions. The College also values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusion where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent clinical service in veterinary neurology.
- Teach clinical and didactic courses to professional students, residents, and interns.
- Develop and grow the Neurology & Neurosurgery service.
- Collaborate with clinical and basic science researchers within the college and university.
Requirements
- DVM degree or equivalent.
- Completion of or currently completing a residency program in Neurology.
- Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM), or credentials acceptable by ACVIM or ECVIM for board eligibility.
- Strong team player with interest in developing productive research, service, and/or teaching programs.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
