The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Contract Professor position in Veterinary Neurology. Rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a 100% time, annually renewable, non-tenure track appointment.

The successful candidate will join and help grow a busy neurology service composed of two full time ACVIM-Neurology board certified faculty and three neurology veterinary technicians. Duties will include training and oversight of neurology residents and visiting house officers, evaluation and treatment of small animal neurology medical and surgical cases presented to the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), including patients enrolled in the canine brain tumor clinical trials program. Teaching responsibilities will include providing clinical instruction to interns, residents, and professional students as they rotate through the Neurology service, but will also include participating in the teaching of didactic courses. Other job responsibilities include participation in clinical research and scholarly activities, including but not limited to the scope of the canine brain tumor clinical trials program, personal development, and discipline/non-discipline related service to the College of Veterinary Medicine and other veterinary-related professional organizations.

Minimum qualifications include: DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree, successful completion of a Neurology residency with eligibility for or certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Neurology or European College of Veterinary Neurology by start date, and evidence of outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be eligible for Minnesota state veterinary licensure. Preference will be given to individuals who are board certified by ACVIM-Neurology or ECVN and who have teaching and clinical experience. Preference will also be given to individuals with an interest in participating in collaborative research projects, resident training, and student teaching.

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