Assistant Professor Of Equine Surgery- Tenure Track

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery- Tenure Track

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM VetMed

• School of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Frank M Andrews (00012827))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Science at Louisiana State University invites applicants for a tenure track faculty in equine surgery. Teaching responsibilities will include veterinary students and equine house officers in clinics and classroom.

The successful candidate will have a concurrent appointment to professional staff of the VTH and be responsible for work-up of in-hospital and ambulatory (community practice) general and advanced surgical cases. This candidate will be expected to do original and collaborative research and contribute to the scholarly activity within the department. This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. Rank and salary are commensurate with the individuals experience and qualifications.

50% The successful candidate will join a team of equine surgery faculty and contribute to the department's goals through participation in didactic and tutorial instruction in equine surgery. The successful candidate will participate in work-up of general and advanced surgical cases and provide medical and surgical care and consult and cooperate with other clinical faculty in clinical equine teaching and hospital practice, as well as support the emergency duty clinicians through provision or supervision.

25% The successful candidate will actively participate in original and collaborative research endeavors to complete graduate program and continue working on independant and collaborative research.

20% The successful candidate will contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in surgery teaching of veterinary students, veterinary house officers and technicians. Cooperate with other faculty members in training interns/residents. Contribute towards Louisiana's veterinary community and public relations for the EHSP program within the LSU SVM, by providing continuing education related to surgical conditions and research.

5% The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in academic governance within the College of Veterinary Medicine, including committees and other academic endeavors as time permits. Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent

Specific Experience: Experience in related research/teaching/clinical. Successful completion of an American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) approved residency program

Preferred Qualifications:

DVM with 5 years of n related research/teaching/clinical experience

Specific Experience: Assistant Professor: Diplomat status from the ACVS.

Strong teaching abilities, advanced degrees and/or experience in team research.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Essential Personnel

• This position may be required to report to campus in time of emergency and/or closure per PS-18

May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job

• Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

FERPA

• As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center.
  
  In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Theemployee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, employee assistant programs, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

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:

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, CV, 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.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Questions are welcome and can be directed to the Search Committee Chair. Please contact Colin Mitchell at cmitchel@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

May 10, 2024

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

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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.