Description
Your next career opportunity awaits at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. One of only 33 veterinary schools in the United States, LSU Vet Med is experiencing unprecedented growth as we seek to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We are dedicated to building a premier team of world-renowned clinicians, educators, and researchers to provide an elite healthcare experience in Louisiana and the region. This is where science meets passion, and global health prevails. We hope you will join us as we explore what is possible.
We are seeking our next Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Come work in a vibrant academic neurology program in one of the country’s most thriving Veterinary Schools! Louisiana State University has an open clinical or tenure-track faculty position for a neurologist to join our team. Our team of specialists include faculty in small animal neurology, internal medicine, medical and radiation oncology, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, integrative medicine and rehabilitation, emergency and critical care, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, dermatology, zoological medicine, ophthalmology, theriogenology, and large animal medicine and surgery. Our facility houses a 1.5T MRI, a 60 slice Fuji CT scanner, electro-diagnostics, and a full radiology suite with fluoroscopy, diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine, among other specialty equipment.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery -Tenure Track
50% - Clinical service: Provide direct patient care for animals presented to a clinical veterinary neurology service. Cooperate with other clinical faculty in the clinical and hospital practice.
50 % - Scholarly endeavor and instruction: Participate in the school’s research program as a team leader or member. Participate in house officer training and in the continuing education programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Participate in the didactic and tutorial instructional programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Collaborate with other faculty members in the development of teaching programs and instructional materials.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor DVM or equivalent degree
Successful completion of a veterinary neurology residency approved by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology.
Associate Professor DVM or equivalent degree
5 years related research/teaching/ clinical experience
Board certification in neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology
Full Professor DVM or equivalent degree
8 years related research/ teaching/ clinical experience
Board certification in neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery- Clinical Track
75% - Clinical service: Provide direct patient care for animals presented to a clinical veterinary neurology service. Cooperate with other clinical faculty in the clinical and hospital practice.
25% - Scholarly endeavor and instruction: Participate in the school’s research program as a team leader or member. Participate in house officer training and in the continuing education programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Participate in the didactic and tutorial instructional programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Collaborate with other faculty members in the development of teaching programs and instructional materials.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor DVM or equivalent degree
Successful completion of a veterinary neurology residency approved by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology.
Associate Professor DVM or equivalent degree
5 years related research/teaching/ clinical experience
Board certification in neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology
Full Professor DVM or equivalent degree
8 years related research/ teaching/ clinical experience
Board certification in neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Neurology
Questions are welcomed and can be directed to the VCS Department Head, Colin Mitchell at cmitchel@lsu.edu. For more information and to apply click: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery
About Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
The LSU campus is located in beautiful Baton Rouge, a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with over 300 years of history. Enjoy amazing culinary experiences, unique architecture, a thriving arts scene, unparalleled musical performances, thrilling sporting events, vibrant festivals and celebrations, and southern hospitality at its finest.
We are just an hour’s drive from the international city of New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, jazz music, and restaurants that are among the finest in the world. We are surrounded by natural beauty that is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy a short trip to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for beautiful beaches, or explore the bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin, a vast natural wonder with a storied past. A world of new experiences awaits you in the heart of Louisiana.
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
