Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

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

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills.  This position is non-tenure track with starting level commensurate with experience. This person will assist in a variety of teaching and examination activities including laboratory sessions in clinical and surgical skills, and communication skills. Additionally, they will provide support to LSU's NAVLE student preparation efforts through mentorship and educational sessions. There is potential for clinical education opportunities dependent on the interest of the candidate and need in the teaching hospital.

Job Responsibilities:

60%-Instruct in clinical and surgical skills laboratories across years 1-4 in the DVM program.

10%-Instruct in professional development and communication skills labs across years 1-4 in the DVM program.

10%-Develop and administer objective structured clinical skills examinations (OSCEs).

10%-Provide mentorship and NAVLE-focused educational sessions to students in years 3 & 4.

10%-Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent degree; three years of veterinary clinical practice experience AND some academic experience in veterinary education.
Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent degree; five years of academic experience in veterinary education AND veterinary clinical practice experience, with internal review by LSU for relevant qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent; more than five years of academic experience in veterinary education AND veterinary clinical practice experience AND two or more years of adult education experience. Experience in any of the following aspects of veterinary education: basic veterinary surgical training, communication skills, clinical skills.

   

Additional Job Description:

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.

Physical Requirements - Required to be capable of lifting 50+ pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, climbing, squatting

Emergency Essential Personnel -This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. 

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. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, 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.

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

   

Posting Date:

April 10, 2026

   

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

July 9, 2026

  

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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