Neurology Assistant Professor

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Working TitleNeurology- Assistant Professor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500107F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$150,000 - $172,000

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research5-20

% Teaching40-45

% Service40-50

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/16/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary
The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applications for a 12-month non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neurology.

This position will be held in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Veterinary Health Campus of Colorado State University.

The neurology service at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a broad array of diseases that either primarily or secondarily affect the nervous system.

The Neurology service has access to excellent diagnostic and surgical facilities, a strong clinical caseload, and an excellent support team.

The Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a well-equipped, full-service veterinary referral hospital.

The Neurology Service currently consists of two full-time board-certified faculty neurologists, three neurology residents, and two full-time neurology technicians.

Clinical facilities include fully equipped surgical suites supporting the spinal cord, vertebral column, and intracranial procedures.

Minimally invasive surgical equipment, brain biopsy, and stereotactic neuronavigational capabilities are available.

A linear accelerator is on-site for performing fractionated IMRT and stereotactic radiation therapy.

Advanced diagnostic imaging facilities on-site include fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, nuclear medicine, helical CT scanner, PET , and 1.5 and 3 Tesla MRI .

The Neurology Clinical Trials Service is located on the main floor of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

The space, approximately 500 square feet of newly remodeled laboratories, offers an exam room, procedure room, holding kennels for out-patients, and a shared workspace for the technicians, research interns, post-doctoral fellows, and Master’s/PhD students.

The neurology clinical trials team comprises two faculty neurologists, a Clinical Trials Coordinator, a Technician Supervisor, two neurology technicians, a Lab Supervisor, a neurology research intern/master’s student, and two PhD students.

Through federal and non-federal awards and donor gifts, the Neurology Clinical Trials Service is leading 13 active translational clinical trials with client-owned animals afflicted by naturally occurring diseases, including epilepsy, brain tumors, and aging research.

The service sees nearly 100 new canine patients yearly for trials and over 900 appointments.

The team supports an active biorepository, collecting and biobanking samples from all clinical trial cases and harvesting postmortem brain tissue, muscle, and other biospecimens.

Colorado State University’s Translational Medicine Institute is a brand new 130,000-square-foot high-tech innovation hub located adjacent to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, with the vision of bringing together academicians, inventors, and entrepreneurs to discover and deliver translational research to improve the lives of animals and humans.

It houses a Siemens Skyra 3T MRI scanner with anatomical and functional MRI capabilities.

Additionally, the TMI houses state-of-the-art laboratories and a cognitive testing facility (led by Dr. McGrath).

The mental facility is a modern 112-square-foot room dedicated to Dr. McGrath’s canine cognitive testing, including equipment, storage, tripods, and cameras.

A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications
The expected commitment to clinical responsibilities is 28- 34 weeks.

+ DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree

+ Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) or the European College of Veterinary Neurology ( ECVN )

+ Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in Colorado


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience in instruction of DVM students


Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidate will need to supply a Resume/CV and cover letter that address the required and preferred qualifications, your teaching and your research experience in the cover letter.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted through the CSU Job Website by 11:59pm (MT) on June 16, 2025.

Email or mail-in applications will not be accepted.

This position will be open until filled.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all 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.

Search ContactSamantha Garcia, samantha.garcia@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty Category• Clinical: Provide clinical service in neurology within the VTH 28-34 weeks annually • Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states.

Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterin

Duty/Responsibility

+ Clinical: Provide clinical service in neurology within the VTH 28-34 weeks annually

+ Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states.

Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians and animal owners, both at Colorado State University and other locations.

+ Additional: Participate in Departmental, College, and University committees and actively participate in the organization and implementation of the goals for the Neurology Service/Section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.


Percentage Of Time50


Job Duty CategoryTeaching/Advising/Mentoring

Duty/Responsibility

+ Clinical: Provide clinical instruction in neurology to house officers, veterinary and visiting students at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ).

Position is expected to have 28- 34-week effort assignment

+ Didactic: Share in providing lectures and laboratory instruction on topics related to neurology in the DVM and postgraduate curriculum.


Percentage Of Time45


Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

+ Expected to collaborate with others to contribute meaningfully to the development of new knowledge.

The opportunity for creating an independent research program is available for the interested candidate.


Percentage Of Time5



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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