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 diverse and 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.
We strive to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, students, and staff to thrive in. Our mission and strategic plan include pillars in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our LSU SVM Diversity Office provides support for the mission and facilitates the objectives of our mission through personal development programs for our entire community. All of our students receive DEI education within the curriculum. We currently have the most diverse staff, second most diverse faculty, and a student body that has grown from 7% to 30% underrepresented minorities within the last five years. Our SVM leaders in the Diversity Office are members of the diversity committees of two national organizations, the AAVMC and the SEVEC (southeast veterinary education consortium) and the SVM diversity committee is driven by the faculty, students, and staff of the school.
LSU has openings for clinical or tenure-track, and professional-track neurologists.
For more information regarding our Staff Clinician in Neurology and Neurosurgery position, please click the following link:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Full Professor
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery- Clinical track
70% - 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.
30% - 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Full Professor
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*
Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, license fees and membership dues, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, Annual leave accrued up to 14 days per year, paid sick leave accrued up to 12 days per year, relocation incentives, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.
To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
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!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely 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.
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu
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