Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinical or Tenure Track)

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Science at Louisiana State University invites applicants for an open faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. This is a clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate or professor. Rank and salary are commensurate with the individuals experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities: (Clinical Track)

70% Anesthesia support for the small, large and zoo-exotic animal services within the teaching hospital, and participation in after-hours emergency service. Clinical responsibilities will be shared with other members of the anesthesia service (total of 3 anesthesiologists, 7 technicians, up to 3 house officers (residents and interns) and an instructor.

20% Contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in veterinary anesthesiology and teaching of clinical veterinary anesthesia and analgesia to veterinary students. Contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in veterinary anesthesiology to the anesthesia house officers and technicians. Cooperate with other faculty members in training interns/residents. Contribute towards Louisiana's community by collaborating with LVMA and BRAVMA annually continuing education. Active participant in the college of specialty, ACVAA.

10% Independent and collaborative research endeavors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent degree

Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 5 years of related research / teaching / clinical experience; Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA.
Full Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 8 years of related research / teaching / clinical experience; Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

Successful completion of an American or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA / ECVAA) approved residency program.
 Must be eligible for a Louisiana veterinary faculty license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA

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

Job Responsibilities: (Tenure Track)

50% Anesthesia support for the small, large and zoo-exotic animal services within the teaching hospital, and participation in after-hours emergency service. Clinical responsibilities will be shared with other members of the anesthesia service (total of 4 anesthesiologists, 7 technicians, up to 2 residents and/or interns).

25% Contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in veterinary anesthesiology and teaching of clinical veterinary anesthesia and analgesia to veterinary students. Contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in veterinary anesthesiology to the anesthesia house officers and technicians. Cooperate with other faculty members in training interns/residents. Contribute towards Louisiana's community by collaborating with LVMA and BRAVMA annually continuing education. Active participant in the college of specialty, ACVAA.

20% Independent and collaborative research endeavors.

5% Serve on committees within VCS and the SVM.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent degree AND 1 year of related experience.

Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 5 years of related research / teaching / clinical experience; Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA.
Full Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 8 years of related research / teaching / clinical experience; Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

Successful completion of an American or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA / ECVAA) approved residency program.
Must be eligible for a Louisiana veterinary faculty license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Diplomat status from the ACVAA / ECVAA

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

Job Competencies: (Advanced)

-Strong people skills

-Team approach towards veterinary medicine

-Didactic and laboratory teaching to veterinary students

-Teaching interns/residents

Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.

Per 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.

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

*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*

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.