Job Description

Posting number: 999185

Department: Northwestern State University

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Faculty, Instructor

Summary

The Department of Veterinary Technology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana seeks applications from enthusiastic individuals interested in a tenure-track Assistant/ Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology starting August 10, 2026.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email their curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Kaleigh MacQueen, Department Head. Email: macqueenk@nsula.edu.

*NOTE: Official copies of transcripts and proof of a Louisiana license is due at time of hire.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

Examples of duties

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an AVMA accredited program
• Must hold a current license in the state of Louisiana
• Ability to teach a combination of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses within a Veterinary Technology program.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

General Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Care and Health, Diseases of Animals, Clinical Parasitology, Hospital Technology, Veterinary Radiology

Supplemental information

• Teach assigned undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in the Veterinary Technology curriculum.
• Evaluate students regularly and reports progress in a timely manner.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum review, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participates in faculty meetings and serves on all appropriate department and university committees.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and university policy.
• Assist with AVMA-CVTEA accreditation activities, including documentation, data collection, and preparation for site visits and reports.
• Maintain clinical relevance through professional development or clinical practice.
• Contribute to departmental, program, and university service activities.
• Support student advising, mentoring, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Represents the Department in a professional manner in all activities.
• Committed to excellence in teaching, service, and professional growth.
• Willingness to contribute to recruitment and retention initiatives.