Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor - Small Animal Surgery

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine has an immediate opening for a clinical-track faculty position in Small Animal Surgery. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic/clinical training for professional, graduate and technology students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and surgical resident preparation. Service responsibilities will be shared with four other surgeons, four current surgery residents, one surgery specialty intern and a team of veterinary technicians, and will comprise small animal surgical management in a teaching hospital environment, including participation in the after-hours emergency service. Establishment of an active record of research and scholarly activity is expected.

Salary Grade : UC

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Department Profile:

Area of Specialization:

Small Animal Surgery

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 1, 2025.

Tenure Track Status:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include didactic/clinical training for professional, graduate and technology students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and surgical resident preparation. Service responsibilities will be shared with four other surgeons, four current surgery residents, one surgery specialty intern and a team of veterinary technicians, and will comprise small animal surgical management in a teaching hospital environment, including participation in the after-hours emergency service. Establishment of an active record of research and scholarly activity is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the state of Mississippi.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgery is preferred, but individuals with other ACVS-recognized surgery board certification credentials, and residency-trained individuals eligible for final certification examination, will be considered. An advanced degree and/or experience in clinical research are desirable.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applications must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Applications will be accepted immediately and until position is filled. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts (with SSN redacted), and three reference letters to Dr. Andrew Mackin, Head, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, PO Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762

Screening Date:

October 29, 2024, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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