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

• Thoracic CT, including lung cancer screening CT

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.

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

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

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.

Qualified candidates must have:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Fellowship training in Thoracic Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, or equivalent experience
• A  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

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…