COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Director, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is searching for an outstanding individual to serve as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL). The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) accredited laboratory, which includes a zoological pathology service and satellite laboratory in Chicago, provides full-service, all-species diagnostic assistance to practicing veterinarians. The VDL also trains veterinary students and graduate students in diagnostic methods and supports the research community of the college and university with its laboratory services. The main responsibility of this faculty position is to provide organizational and administrative leadership to fulfill the teaching, service and research missions of the VDL. Additional information about the VDL, college and university is available at https://vetmed.illinois.edu/diagnostic-laboratory/.

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.

The CVM was founded in 1944 as the nation’s 11th veterinary college and admitted its first class of 24 students in 1948. However, the history of veterinary education, research, and service on the Urbana campus began decades earlier with the appointment of Dr. H. J. Detmers as Professor of Veterinary Science in 1870, shortly after the University was founded as a land-grant institution in 1867. From these beginnings, the college has grown to be ranked 16th in the U.S. and 41st in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings of veterinary science programs. 

Required qualifications: Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree, advanced training (graduate degree or board certification in a relevant discipline), and experience in diagnostic veterinary medicine. At least 5 years experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience preferred. Experience could include practice management, regulatory/policy, finance or quality management. Essential attributes include a record of fiscal responsibility and personnel management and a background indicative of initiative and leadership in the practice of laboratory diagnostic medicine with a commitment to service, teaching, and research. Candidates should have a visionary approach to diagnostic laboratory management and development and implementation of state-of-the-art programs. Outstanding communication skills are required in order to maintain liaison and foster working relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies, other state diagnostic laboratories, practicing veterinarians, livestock producers, animal owners and their constituent organizations, and various campus officials.

Salary: Salary, as well as faculty rank and title, will be commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. The academic appointment will be as a Professor or Associate Professor (Tenured, Tenure-track, or Clinical-track) as appropriate. 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.

Starting date: As soon as possible after close date.

Application procedures: Please create a candidate profile through jobs.illinois.edu. Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to review the details of the position description https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2023/11/01/director-of-the-veterinary-diagnostic-laboratory/and submit their materials by January 30, 2024; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current curriculum vitae (CV); and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant). Questions should be directed to Yvonne Sergent, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802, ysergent@illinois.edu, 217-300-4512.

Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Karen Terio, Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
University of Illinois
1008 West Hazelwood Drive
Urbana, IL 61802
kterio@illinois.edu

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment