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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology (Tenure Track)

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

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

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University is searching for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology. This position will be tenure track.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Clinical Service:
Undertake rounds of hospitalized patients, advising on therapeutic choices and issues of antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with the attending clinicians.
Participate and collaborate with investigators associated with LSU Vet Med’s pharmacology and toxicology research programs within the Center for Clinical Innovation.
Assist graduate students and faculty with protocol preparation, sample processing, data collection and 
interpretation for pharmacological investigations (evaluation of drug safety, interactions, efficacy).

Function as a liaison between pharmaceutical companies and VTH clinicians regarding incorporation of novel medications and their appropriate use within the VTH environment.

25% Research:

Establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in Veterinary Pharmacology, utilizing equipment available within the Center for Clinical Innovation.
Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty and graduate students from three departments and multiple research centers within LSU Vet Med or the wider LSU community.

15% Teaching:

Provide instruction in Pharmacology and Toxicology lectures and laboratories across all years of the curriculum and graduate programs.
Mentor DVM and graduate students. Assist with other didactic and tutorial instructional programs of the school as needed.
Graduate/Resident Training: Develop the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP) training program within LSU. 

Identify and initiate programmatic requirements related to research, educational material and service.

10% Service:

Participate in section, department, college and school-wide committees, assuming senior roles.

Foster relationships with clinical and basic science faculty to assist with design, implementation and management of antibiotic stewardship program, hospital based clinical trials, and providing guidance to clinicians regarding potential novel therapeutic options.

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or Equivalent.

(Assist. Prof.) Must be eligible for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology.

(Assoc. Prof.) 5 years of related research/teaching/clinical experience & must have board certification by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology.

(Full Prof.) 8 years of experience and must be board certified by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses: Eligible to obtain a faculty license for the State of Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D and >8 years of experience.

Be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP).

Additional Requirements:

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.

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

   

Additional Job Description:

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:

January 28, 2026

   

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

April 27, 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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