Neurology/Neurosurgery-Small Animal, Tenure or Clinical Track (Asst/Assoc/Full Professor or Professor of Practice)

About the role

The Department of Clinical Sciences at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month/year appointment in small animal neurology/neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively participate in teaching, clinical service, and research/scholarly activity.
• Teaching responsibilities include clinical, didactic, and laboratory instructional activities of professional veterinary medicine and postgraduate training programs related to neurology/neurosurgery.
• Full-time equivalent (FTE) assignments for clinical service and research responsibilities are negotiable and will depend on the successful candidate’s interests and the type of appointment, i.e., clinical vs. tenure track.
• Clinical service includes patient care, procedural and surgical interventions, teaching veterinary medical students and interns, resident training, and consultation with private practitioners.
• Participation in shared after-hours emergency surgery back-up to the neurology/neurosurgery residents is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and must be board-eligible or be Diplomates of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) (Neurology) or European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) at the time employment begins.
• The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States when the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
• Eligibility for faculty veterinary licensure in the State of Alabama is also required.

Skills

Research experience and an advanced degree (MS or PhD) are desired but not required for tenure-track positions. Tenure-track faculty are expected to establish a specific area of research focus, seek extramural funding, and mentor residents pursuing graduate degrees.

Benefits

Auburn University is understanding and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.

Pay

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

Schedule

Review of applications will commence on June 30, 2026 and will continue until a qualified applicant is recommended for appointment.