Description

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for an assistant professor or assistant clinical professor of neurology. We seek an enthusiastic team-oriented faculty member who will provide outstanding advanced care in neurology for patients and service to our clients and referring veterinarians, as well as contribute to excellence in teaching in the DVM student and house officer training programs. This is a continuous-term track position.

The neurology service provides care in the Foster Hospital for Small Animals (FHSA) and the Hospital for Large Animals (HLA) on the Grafton campus. The FHSA and HLA are fully equipped multi-specialty teaching hospitals, offering referral services and 24/7 emergency care. The FHSA caseload is primarily dogs, cats, and exotic species, with approximately 35,000 cases per year. The neurology caseload typically consists of medical and surgical referral cases and animals admitted by the emergency service in the FHSA for neurologic emergencies. Clinical service at Cummings School includes shared back up for the neurology residents who consult on emergency cases during nights and weekends. Neurosurgery emergency coverage is shared with the surgery service.

The neurology service is supported by outstanding radiology, critical care (24 hours), oncology, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia, and orthopedic surgery services. Available state-of-the-art equipment includes a linear accelerator, a 160 slice Canon™ Aquilion Exceed LB CT, Philips™ 3.0 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, scintigraphy, Cadman® ICP express, and electrodiagnostic equipment for muscle and nerve testing including EEG.

The applicant is expected to be involved in DVM student teaching and in mentoring neurology residents and specialty interns. Faculty will participate with specialty board review sessions, journal club, and other aspects of resident training, including supervision of resident research projects.

There are many opportunities to develop independent or collaborative research projects with faculty on this campus or with researchers on other Tufts campuses and within the New England medical community. Cummings School has research strengths in clinical and translational research, supported by a clinical trials office. Areas of strength include musculoskeletal disease, cardiovascular disease, comparative oncology, urology, and others. All scholarly activity is valued in the school's promotions process and the expectations are dependent on the appointment track and assigned time. The amount of time devoted to research and scholarly activity is negotiable, in accordance with the interests of the faculty member. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to ensure they remain current in their discipline, but the expectations are significantly higher for an unmodified assistant professor appointment.

The successful candidate will be committed to working collaboratively in a team environment. The allocation of time ranges from 20 - 32 weeks for clinical activity, 16 - 20 weeks for research and scholarly activity, 4 - 8 weeks for classroom and laboratory teaching, and 2-4 weeks for administrative service, depending on the track and interests of the candidate. Vacation and university time off is 5 weeks.

Qualifications

Must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. Completion of a residency program in Neurology meeting the requirements of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Neurology specialty, or a similar specialty organization, is mandatory. Board certification in neurology (ACVIM-Neurology or European College of Veterinary Neurology) is required at, or no later than two years following, the date of hire. Competency in neurosurgery is a requirement. Neurosurgical procedures including spinal cord decompression, spinal stabilization, brain surgeries, VP shunt placement and implantation of vagal stimulators are performed on a regular basis. Proficiency in electrodiagnostic procedures is a major advantage. Demonstrated interest and aptitude in teaching at all levels is expected. An advanced degree (MSc or PhD, or equivalent) is considered an asset for an unmodified assistant professor appointment. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest and ability to establish an on-going, funded research and scholarly program for an assistant professor appointment. Aptitude in scholarly activity is required for a clinical track appointment. appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

Application review will start October 15, 2026. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, clinical experience, scholarly interests, and teaching experience. Please address your strengths/experiences in creating an inclusive environment as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service in your cover letter. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references should be provided. Applicants should submit materials through the lnterfolio™ link (https://apply.interfolio.com/193356). For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Leslie Sharkey at [redacted]

The salary range for assistant professors is $124,000 to $186,000. Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.

Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts. A virtual tour of the campus is available here. There is a regional rail service stop adjacent to campus and easy access to cultural and sporting events. The campus is a short drive from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. Links to faculty policies and procedures and human resources benefits can be found here.