Assistant/Associate/Professor

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

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About The Position

The Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine has an immediate opening for a tenure track faculty position in Small Animal Surgery. This position is also cross posted as a clinical track position on PARF 510171. Salary Grade : UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic/clinical training for professional, graduate and technology students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Surgery resident preparation. Service responsibilities will 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.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the state of Mississippi.
• Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.

Nice To Haves

• 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 also be considered.
• An advanced degree and/or experience in clinical research are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will include didactic/clinical training for professional, graduate and technology students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Surgery resident preparation.
• Service responsibilities will 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees