Lecturer or Instructor – Department of Pathobiology – 1023865-6689

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Pathobiology Department

Lecturer or Instructor (9-month basis)

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary
Medicine (vetmed.illinois.edu) is seeking an individual with experience
in clinical veterinary medicine and interest in professional student
education to fill a Lecturer or Instructor position in the Department of
Pathobiology (vetmed.illinois.edu/path). This position is available as a
full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.

Requirements: The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or
equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with graduate
training in biomedical sciences, education and/or clinical experience,
and familiarity with learning management systems.

Duties: The successful candidate will join an interactive team
engaged in supporting and continually improving the second-year
veterinary professional degree curriculum which largely focuses on
topics in pathology, immunology, infectious diseases, and diagnostics.
The Lecturer or Instructor will serve as course coordinator with
responsibilities that include assisting faculty with preparation and
administration of assessments including mid-term and final examinations,
grading, scheduling, and updating and distributing syllabi, notes,
laboratory manuals, and other educational materials. The successful
candidate is expected to participate extensively in the delivery of
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations to second and third year
veterinary students. The individual will serve as a liaison with
students relative to absences, grading, help with disability
accommodations, and review sessions. The successful candidate may also
teach and will assist in laboratories and seminars for VM 605 (General
Pathology and Immunology), VM 607/VM 608 (Organ Systems Pathology and
Infectious Diseases), and VM 606 (Clinical Practice II) as needed.
Presenting case material and engaging students in problem solving
sessions with clinical applications is a primary objective of these
laboratories.

Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track
academic position, appointed on a 9-month service basis, paid over 12
months (9/12). Salary is competitive and is commensurate with experience
and credentials.

Personal Opportunities: The cities of Urbana and Champaign offer the
residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent
cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life. In 2010, the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was ranked in the top four
research universities by the Harvard Universitys Collaborative on
Academic Careers in Higher Education in balancing work and home. The
practice area is expansive with numerous opportunities for living
accommodations located centrally within the practice range. 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.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Please create a
candidate profile at jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials,
including a cover letter outlining your teaching experience and future
goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three
professional references. All requested information must be submitted for
your application to be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before
the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after
that date. Should a suitable candidate not be identified, applications
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For questions
regardi g the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting
Karen Nichols at klp68@illinois.edu or (217) 300-8343.

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: 1023865

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu