Thoracic Imaging Radiologist

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology offers a unique opportunity for a Thoracic Imaging Radiologist to support the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

The Thoracic Imaging Section interprets chest radiographs and CT scans across the full spectrum of thoracic imaging in a fun, intellectual, and collegial work environment. Members of the thoracic imaging section are actively involved in a variety of national and international professional societies and recognized locally for their clinical skills and passion for teaching.

• Full time is preferred but consideration may be given for an appointment at less than 100 percent.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• Protected teaching time is provided daily for trainees and students on service.

• Opportunities for collaborative research and partnerships with industry

• Full home PACS workstations are provided for all after-hours and call duties with opportunities for remote work for some day shifts.

• Fully integrated Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Electronic Health Record (HER), and reporting system with a suite of post-processing and artificial intelligence applications.

• New state-of-the-art reading room and imaging equipment.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Clinical Assistant Professor (CT), Clinical Associate Professor (CT) or Clinical Professor (CT). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 80% interpretation and reporting of chest imaging studies including MRI examinations, CT scans and radiographs.

• 20% teaching and scholarly activities.

CHS faculty: Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

All faculty: Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Department:

The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 170 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum.

The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others and adaptive to change. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

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Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Sub-Zero, and Land’s End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the state’s bio health industry. Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich in cultural offerings in the arts.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• WI Medical license by start date of position

• Board-certified or board eligible by American Board of Radiology (ABR) by start date of position.

• Completion of Diagnostic radiology residency training program by start date of position.

• Completion of thoracic radiology fellowship training or equivalent experience is required by start date of position.

Preferred Qualifications:

CHS/CT: For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required by start date of position

How to Apply:

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Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

 • Cover letter - should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above.

 • Current curriculum vitae (CV)

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for ensuring full consideration is September 12, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Contact Information:

Melisa Kuester, [email protected] 608-263-6996 

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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