Description

Clinician-Educator, Breast Imaging
Department of Radiology, Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator to join its nationally recognized Division of Breast Imaging. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Why Join Northwestern Breast Imaging?

This position offers the opportunity to practice state-of-the-art breast imaging within one of the largest and most advanced comprehensive breast centers in the country, while teaching and mentoring the next generation of radiologists in a highly collaborative academic environment.

The Breast Imaging Section is an integral part of the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center (LSCBC), a nationally renowned program providing multidisciplinary, patient-centered care for breast disease. The section is housed at Prentice Women’s Hospital, located on Northwestern’s downtown Chicago campus, and serves as a hub for both advanced clinical care and academic excellence.

Clinical Environment & Technology

Faculty practice in a high-volume, fully integrated facility, performing over 90,000 breast imaging studies and interventional procedures annually, including MRI-guided biopsies. The section is exceptionally well equipped, featuring:

• Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
• State-of-the-art ultrasound systems, including the latest 3D ultrasound technology
• Two prone tomosynthesis/stereotactic biopsy tables
• Multiple 3T MRI scanners dedicated to breast imaging

The division actively participates in multicenter clinical trials and the development of emerging breast imaging technologies, offering ample opportunities for academic and scholarly engagement.

The successful candidate will:

• Attend on the Breast Imaging service at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees
• Participate in an established Breast Imaging Fellowship Program, which trains six fellows annually

The department strongly supports clinician-educators who are passionate about teaching, curriculum development, and academic mentorship.

Practice Setting

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art tertiary academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital of the Feinberg School of Medicine. It serves as the academic hub of the Northwestern Medicine health system, which includes regional hospitals and outpatient centers throughout the Chicago area.

Northwestern offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation
• Home workstation
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Tuition discounts
• Wellbeing fund
• Paid monthly parking on the central campus
• Generous retirement benefits

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• ABR certified or board eligible
• Fellowship training or equivalent expertise in breast imaging preferred
• Expertise in all aspects of breast imaging, including tomosynthesis, ultrasonography, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsy
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care and education

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A curriculum vitae
• A cover letter
• Letters of recommendation are encouraged if available but should not delay application submission.
• Applications must be submitted online via one of the links provided below.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities