Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pathology

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pathology (Clinical or Tenure Track)

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

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

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The incumbent will participate in the clinical pathology service, train residents, teach in the professional curriculum, and contribute to the research mission of the school. The candidate will join two clinical pathologists and two future residents along with six medical technologists. The clinical pathology laboratory is located within the teaching hospital and receives a varied caseload from companion, equine, food, and exotic animal patients.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Participation in diagnostic services (hematology, clinical chemistry, and cytology) to the SVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) and the LSU Diagnostics Laboratory.

25% Independent and collaborative research endeavors.

20% Contribute towards didactic and laboratory instruction in veterinary clinical pathology of veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Cooperate with other faculty members in training interns/residents in other specialty areas. 

5% Committee service to VCS and Vet Med.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: DVM (or equivalent);

Successfully completed a formal residency in clinical pathology and be certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in Clinical Pathology or be Board eligible.

Associate Professor: DVM with 5 years related research/teaching/ clinical experience.

Specific experience: Must have board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in Clinical Pathology or be Board eligible.  
Professor: DVM with 8 years related research/teaching/ clinical experience. Specific experience: Must have board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in Clinical Pathology. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: DVM (or equivalent) and an advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.), excellence in classroom and small group instruction, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are highly desirable.
Associate Professor:  DVM with 5+ years of related research/teaching/clinical experience. Diplomate status from the ACVP. Strong teaching abilities, advanced degrees and/or experience in team research.
Professor:   DVM with 8+ years related research/teaching/clinical experience and Ph.D with specific experience in Diplomate status from the ACVP. Strong teaching abilities, advanced degrees and/or experience in team research.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements-Required to be capable 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*

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, license fees and membership dues, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, Annual leave accrued up to 14 days per year, paid sick leave accrued up to 12 days per year, relocation incentives, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

Additional Job Description:

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

Special Instructions:

Greenwood Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting Louisiana State University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher and Associates. For a complete application package, please provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential to the extent allowed under Louisiana law. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.


Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:
Julie Holley, Associate Vice President of Executive & Search Manager
Maggie Mayes, Senior Executive Search Consultant
[email protected]
[email protected]

Posting Date:

February 10, 2025

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!

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):

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