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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Onsite
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
Associate Professor
Full Professor
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
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*
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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.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
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.
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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