Cardiovascular & Thoracic Imaging Faculty Member and Radiology Medical Director, Lung Health Program

The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator faculty member in the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging Section who will also serve as Radiology Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Lung Health Program. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a thoracic radiologist with a passion for lung cancer screening, early detection, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program development. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized cardiothoracic imaging section and lead one of the region's largest and most comprehensive lung cancer screening programs, serving patients throughout the Northwestern Medicine health system. The section supports a large lung cancer screening program and collaborates closely with specialists in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology, and primary care.

Role Responsibilities

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of thoracic imaging, including:

• Chest radiography
• Thoracic CT, including lung cancer screening CT
• Thoracic MRI (as appropriate)
• Multidisciplinary thoracic oncology conferences
• Resident, fellow, and medical student education
• Clinical, educational, and scholarly activities aligned with academic interests

Medical Director Responsibilities

As Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program, the candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the health system's lung cancer screening program
• Partner with pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery, oncology, primary care, and population health leaders to advance screening initiatives
• Develop and implement quality, safety, and performance improvement programs
• Ensure compliance with CMS, ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center, and other regulatory standards
• Lead efforts related to screening utilization, follow-up recommendations, patient navigation, and outcomes tracking
• Promote innovation in lung cancer screening, AI-enabled detection, and population health management
• Expand outreach and education initiatives across the Northwestern Medicine network
• Support research and scholarly activities related to lung cancer screening, early detection, and thoracic imaging

About the Section

The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging Section provides comprehensive imaging services across Northwestern Medicine and is recognized as a leader in advanced cardiothoracic imaging. Faculty work collaboratively across numerous interdisciplinary programs and participate in conferences with colleagues from cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, pulmonology, and oncology. The section supports cardiovascular imaging fellowships, cardiothoracic imaging fellowships, and a large residency training program.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Fellowship training in Thoracic Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, or equivalent experience
• ABR certification or eligibility
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois
• Demonstrated interest in program leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic medicine

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with lung cancer screening programs
• Leadership experience in quality, operations, or clinical program development
• Interest in research, education, innovation, and population health initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $417,686 - $502,275.

Compensation for this position consists of a competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn additional productivity-based compensation. The listed range reflects base salary only and does not include incentive earnings that are customarily attained, tuition benefits, or other competitive benefits.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern University

Located in downtown Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is one of the largest multi-hospital academic health systems in the country, providing access to a varied patient population, world-class clinical resources, and outstanding academic opportunities. Flexible scheduling and remote reading options are available.

Application Information

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing their clinical, academic, and leadership interests

The successful candidate will find abundant opportunities for leadership, research, teaching, and professional growth. Compensation includes a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits package, retirement benefits, tuition assistance programs, and additional faculty resources. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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