Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, invites applications from qualified individuals for a part-time or full-time Clinical or Tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level.  State of the art equipment is available on site and includes digital radiography (Eklin DR & Fuji DR, CR), Toshiba Aplio i800 ultrasound, GE Lightspeed VCT 64 slice CT scanner, Qalibra Canon Aquilion large bore 32 slice CT scanner for large animals, fluoroscopy, and a MiE Scintron equine nuclear scintigraphy scanner with various collimators.  The MRI Scanner is a 1.5T GE LXi used for small animal and equine patients.  The facility also offers on-site Varian Clinac 6 EX radiation therapy with IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy).  The successful applicant will join a team of 3 board certified radiologists, 4 residents in training, 1 MRI technologist, 2 veterinary technician specialists, and 3 veterinary technicians.  Starting in 2025 the senior resident will stay on as a visiting assistant professor for one year. (https://vet.purdue.edu/vth/diagnostic-imaging.php)

Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree and board certification or completion of a residency program registered by the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

The successful candidate will actively participate in the learning, discovery and engagement activities of the PVM and VCS department. Learning:  Participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM and veterinary nursing curriculum; clinical teaching in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital (PVH); participation in the training of house officers.  Clinical:  Providing clinical service to patients admitted to the PVH (typical time commitment: 30-50% for tenure-track faculty, 60-70% for clinical-track faculty); instructing and supervising veterinary students, veterinary nursing students, and house officers; building strong relationships with referring veterinarians.  Discovery: All faculty are expected to collaborate on clinical research projects.  Tenure track faculty are expected to develop an independent research program. Faculty also participate in university-wide graduate programs (MS and PhD).  Service:  Participation in committee work, professional organizations and community service, delivery of continuing education programs, and other appropriate activities are encouraged. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  A background check will be required for employment in this position.

The new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex includes three components located just east of the existing Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine:

• The David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital (adding 65,000 square feet to the existing small animal hospital facilities in Lynn Hall)

• The David and Bonnie Brunner Equine Hospital
• The David and Bonnie Brunner Farm Animal Hospital

Commitment to the College and Departmental missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, and support of the College and Departmental strategic plans are essential. The successful candidate is expected to promote an atmosphere of collegiality and support cultural diversity in the College. In turn, PVM is highly supportive of individual faculty career growth and development and has a formal faculty mentoring program. 

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Purdue University, the College of Veterinary Medicine and the VCS Department are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine/Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests, or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. 

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a letter of intent describing professional goals, including teaching philosophy; a separate diversity statement; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three professional references via the provided link:  https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25055/

*Current Purdue employees apply via this link: https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/jobreq?jobId=25055&company=purdueuniv

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.  

Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree and board certification or completion of a residency program registered by the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

About Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Located in West Lafayette, Indiana between Indianapolis and Chicago, Purdue University is one of the nation’s leading land grant universities with a full range of academic majors, over 38,000 students, and more than 10,000 employees. Our West Lafayette campus can be likened to a small city. We have our own fire and police departments, computing infrastructure, health center, power plant, banquet and catering facilities, veterinary teaching hospital, and printing and transportation services. Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. The VCS department is one of three departments in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our mission is to educate members of the veterinary health care team and biomedical community, to create and communicate knowledge, and to provide outstanding clinical service for the citizens of Indiana and surrounding region.

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