Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Of Orthopedic Surgery- Clinical Track

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Orthopedic Surgery- Clinical 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:

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 Orthopedic Surgery. We want you to join our Companion Animal Surgery team at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine! The LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital has the most board-certified specialists under one roof in Louisiana. Our Companion Animal Surgery service aims to work closely with clients to offer them the highest quality surgical care possible. We provide state-of-the-art veterinary medicine and surgery, while instructing future veterinarians and veterinary surgeons.

At LSU, our surgeons enjoy a new Arthrex Synergy UHD4 imaging platform, 3-D printing, laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, new Hitachi fluoroscopic C-arm and radiographic system, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology, vessel-sealing devices, smoke evacuation, I-Loc system, AO/ASIF/Synthes plating system, and Bio Medtrix total hip replacement system

LSU has openings for clinical or tenure-track, and professional-track surgeons.

Opportunities exist for activity split between orthopedic/neurologic and soft tissue/oncology surgery or exclusively soft tissue or orthopedic surgery. This is a clinical-track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences with a concurrent appointment to the professional staff of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital

For more information regarding the Staff Clinician in Surgery, please click the following link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/Veterinary-Medicine-Building/Veterinary-Teaching-Hospital-Staff-Surgeon_R00081255

Clinical Track Position Requirements

70%

• Participate in the Companion Animal Surgery Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and cooperate with other clinical faculty in clinical teaching and hospital practice; support the emergency service through provision or supervision of companion animal surgery.

30%

• Scholarly activities to include teaching and collaborative research

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: DVM or Equivalent degrees acceptable (BVSc, MVSc, VMD, LV) with 3 years residency training in small animal surgery and 1 year internship. Must have successfully completed a residency training program accredited by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal (ACVS-SA), and must be eligible for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS-SA).

Associate Professor: DVM or Equivalent degrees acceptable (BVSc, MVSc, VMD, LV) with 5 years of related experience. Must have board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons(ACVS-SA).

Full Professor: DVM or Equivalent degrees acceptable (BVSc, MVSc, VMD, LV) with 8 years of related experience. Must have board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons(ACVS-SA).

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

Board certification or eligible to take ACVS-SA surgery Boards. Eligible to obtain a faculty license in the State of Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

DVM with 1 year of experience. Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons; Experience in clinical investigation and/or team research

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

Eligible to obtain a faculty license in the State of Louisiana.

Special or Physical Qualifications (all ranks):

Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Availability to work 8-10 hour shifts.

Per LSU PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

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.

Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach below and above shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), pull/push, grasp, kneel or sit on the floor, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.

Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with LSU PS 67.

Benefits:

LSU offers an outstanding selection of benefits to employees and their dependents: https://www.lsu.edu/hrm/employees/benefits/Employee_Benefits.php

• A choice of seven different health insurance plans ranging from basic to comprehensive coverage

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Pet insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Optional financial protection insurance plans, including life insurance, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and long term care

• Generous sick and annual leave accrual, including expanded sick leave to care for immediate family members

• Fourteen paid holidays per year

• Generous retirement plans with the option to obtain supplemental retirement benefits

• Tuition exemption for employees

• And many, many 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:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Education received outside of the US will require a credential evaluation by an NACES member.

Please provide an updated CV and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Questions are welcome and can be directed to Debbie Blanchard, dblanchard@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

September 12, 2023

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!

Remote Work

• Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, next

Source 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:

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).

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.