Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery (Clinical or Tenure Track)

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery (Clinical or Tenure Track)

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - School of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Colin F Mitchell (00001599))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

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, electrodiagnostics, 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

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Able to answer phone calls after hours from house officers regarding Neurology cases. May be required to come in after hours, on weekends or holidays to provide consultation for cases with emergent neurological issues. Availability to work 8-10 hour shifts.

Physical Requirements-Required to be cable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, vision near sight, vision far sight, able to reach below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping, sitting, bending, crawling, squatting, and/or twisting. Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.

This position is subject to oversight and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Requires working with or around areas with hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases.

Per PS-18, employee may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*

To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:

• LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5x-ivpbBU)
• LSU Vet Med website (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/index.php)
• Baton Rouge visitor information (https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/)
• More information regarding retirement and other employee benefits available to you can be found on the LSU Office of Human Resource Management's website (www.lsu.edu/benefits).

We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!

   

Additional Job Description:

Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. This position is subject to oversight and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Requires working with or around areas with hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases. Availability to work 8-10 hour shifts. Per PS-18, employee may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, your CV/resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

   

Posting Date:

November 4, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 31, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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