WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYAssistant/Associate Professor - NeurologyThe Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University invites applications for a tenure or clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery. This position will be integrated into a neurology and neurosurgery team whose primary missions are clinical teaching, service, and research. The successful applicant will have responsibility for directing neurology cases (including case management, supervision of residents, coordination of the clinical and teaching service with other sections of the hospital, and interactions with referring veterinarians); participate in didactic and clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activities; and must be able to effectively communicate and work with a diverse group of people. Diagnostic capabilities include in-house magnetic resonance imaging (MR), computed tomography (CT), and electrodiagnostic equipment. Surgical facility is equipped with a full range of neurosurgical equipment including an operating microscope and an ultrasonic aspirator. The physical rehabilitation facility is equipped with an underwater treadmill, electric muscle stimulator and therapeutic ultrasound and is under the supervision of a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. Scholarly activity can be in the form of independent and/or collaborative basic and/or clinical research. Extensive collaborative opportunities exist with the neuroscience program in the Department of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology (VCAPP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Minimum Qualifications: candidate must possess a DVM or very related degree; completion of a 3-year residency in neurology; and eligibility for or board certification in ACVIM (subspecialty in Neurology) or ECVN. Preference given to candidates with a graduate degree and possessing a record of scholarly activity and interests in both medical and surgical neurology. Salary is commensurate with experience. A complete job description can be found at http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/fapvacancies.aspx.Review of applications begins January 15,2010 and continues until the position is filled. An application package consisting of a letter of intent with a description of the candidate's goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references should be sent to Linda Wilson, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, PO Box 646610, Pullman WA 99164-6610. WSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era or disabled vets, persons of disability, and/or persons over age 40 are encouraged to apply. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant (see http://www.excelinse.wsu.edu/.) WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. POSITION TITLE: Tenure or clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Tenure track or clinical-track position in Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery available immediately. The position is in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. The successful candidate will be integrated into a neurology and neurosurgery team whose primary missions are clinical teaching, service and research. The team will include 2 faculty members, 2 residents, 1 dedicated neurology technician and 1 patient care coordinator. Diagnostic capabilities include in-house magnetic resonance imaging (MR), computed tomography (CT), and electrodiagnostic equipment. Surgical facility is equipped with a full range of neurosurgical equipment including an operating microscope and an ultrasonic aspirator. The physical rehabilitation facility is equipped with an underwater treadmill, electric muscle stimulator and therapeutic ultrasound and is under the supervision of a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. Scholarly acti-gity can be in the form of independent and/or collaborative basic andlor clinical research. Extensive collaborative opportunities exist with the neuroscience program in the Department of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology (VCAPP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will have responsibility for directing neurology cases (including case management, supervision of residents, coordination of the clinical and teaching service with other sections of the hospital, and interactions with referring veterinarians). Additionally, the successful applicant will be expected to participate in didactic and clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activities depending on the qualifications and interests of the successful candidate. The successful applicant must be able to effectively communicate and work with a diverse group of people. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a DVM or very related degree. Completion of a 3-year residency in neurology is required. Eligibility for or board certification in ACVIM (subspecialty in Neurology) or ECVN is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a record of scholarly activity and interests in both medical and surgical neurology DEPARTMENT: The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is one of three departments in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The departmental mission is "to serve the community through education, generation and dissemination of new information for the benefit of animal and human health and well-being." The department takes pride in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, personal and professional growth, and productivity. Faculty members are involved in the traditional missions of teaching, research, and service. UNIVERSITY: Washington State University is a PAC-10 school and a land grant, comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of approximately 26,000 students statewide. There are eight colleges offering doctoral degrees in 44 disciplines; masters and bachelors degrees are offered in 55 areas of study. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the West; Pullman offers a safe, friendly, small-town living environment. Branch campuses are located in three urban communities across the state. AREA: Washington State University's Pullman campus is situated in the rich agricultural area known as the Palouse, in eastern Washington. Pullman has a strong school system and a reputation as an excellent, safe environment to raise a family. Pullman is only eight miles from the University of Idaho at Moscow, Idaho, approximately 75 miles south of Spokane, Washington, and 5.5 hours from Seattle, Washington. The Pullman environs offers many recreational activities including, skiing, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Pullman is near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and near numerous rivers, lakes and wilderness areas; including the Snake, Salmon, and Clearwater rivers, Coeur d'Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest lakes, and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to name a few. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins January 15, 2010 and continues until the position is filled. An application package consisting of a letter of intent with a description of the candidate's goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references should be sent to Linda Wilson, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, PO Box 646610, Pullman WA 99164-6610. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kathryn Meurs, Chair of the Search Committee, at the VCS address, or by email (meurs@vetmed.wsu.edu), or by telephone 509 335 0817. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATION AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only US. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant (see htrp://www.exceiinsewsu.edu/.) Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509.-335-1259(9, or hrs@wsu.edu.