Full Clinical Professor

Mississippi State University•Stoneville, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for an assistant/associate/full clinical professor in aquatic diagnostics and research. This position is located at the Aquatic Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ARDL), housed at the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center in Stoneville, Mississippi. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of aquatic animal medicine and aquaculture production. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi catfish industry, the ARDL plays a pivotal role in providing essential veterinary services, including diagnostics, preventive medicine, and disease management for catfish and other aquaculture producers in Mississippi and surrounding states.

Requirements

DVM (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution
Attainment of a regular licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Mississippi
Maintenance of category II veterinary accreditation

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Inclination towards collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams
Capacity to engage effectively with catfish farmers, industry leaders, and stakeholders
Proven track record in aquatic animal medicine, fish health or similar fields, preferably in the context of commercial aquaculture
Demonstrated experience in aquatic diagnostics
Advanced degrees beyond the DVM (or equivalent)
Board certification in a relevant specialty

Responsibilities

Approximately 75% FTE to diagnostic service activities (clinical diagnostics and on-farm investigations)
Collaborative scholarship and teaching
Actively collaborate with fellow CVM faculty as well as Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) and USDA researchers conducting investigations in support of catfish aquaculture
Contribute to teaching on an invited basis