Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills

About the role

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to lead and support veterinary practice skills instruction for DVM students. This non‑tenure‑track faculty position focuses on hands‑on laboratory teaching, small‑group facilitation, and assessment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide instruction in clinical and surgical skills laboratories for years 1‑4 of the DVM program (≈70%).
• Facilitate small‑group communication labs and problem‑based learning sessions for years 1‑3 (≈10%).
• Participate in objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) as examiner, animal handler, or assistant (≈10%).
• Support development and maintenance of low‑fidelity models used in skills labs (≈5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned, including driving university vehicles for outreach events (≈1%).

Required profile

• Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent and at least three years of veterinary clinical practice.
• Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent, five years of combined academic and clinical experience, with internal LSU review of qualifications.
• Ability to obtain any required faculty certifications or licenses.

Required skills

• Clinical and surgical skills instruction.
• Development of low‑fidelity simulation models.
• Administration of OSCE assessments.

What we offer

• Opportunity to teach and mentor DVM students in a leading veterinary school.
• Engagement in outreach activities related to veterinary practice.
• Potential involvement in clinical education, classroom teaching, and research, based on departmental needs.