Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor (Veterinary Oncology)

Mississippi State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave increases with service

Health insurance options

Retirement contributions

Dependent undergraduate tuition 50%

Consulting allowed up to two days per月

Job summary

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a non-tenure-track veterinary oncologist to join its clinical and teaching faculty. The appointment focuses on teaching professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students, with clinical case management and emergency coverage.

The position emphasizes maintaining an active research program, contributing to continuing education, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Teaching and clinical training of professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
• Active program of research and scholarly activity is required.
• Participation in the college's continuing education program is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and clinical training of professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
• Clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners.
• Maintenance and growth of an active research program; continued scholarly activity.
• Participation in the college's continuing education program.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Clinical teaching

Education

D.V.M. degree and Mississippi licensure eligibility

Job description

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has an immediate opening for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Oncology. This position will running currently with PARF 511421 with the intent to only fill one position.

Benefits:

• paid holidays
• annual leave that increases with years of service
• health insurance options
• generous University contributions toward retirement
• eligible employees and their dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate tuition
• employees in 1.0 FTE positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for up to two days per month per HRM policy 60.415

In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of approximately 40% of salary. Learn more about MSU's employee benefits and programs through the University Human Resources website https://www.hrm.msstate.edu/benefits.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical training of professional students, technology students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
• Service responsibilities involve clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners.
• Maintenance of an active program of research and scholarly activity is required.
• Participation in the college's continuing education program is strongly encouraged.

An endowed position is potentially available for qualified candidates. An endowed professor would be expected to be a distinguished leader in veterinary oncology, renowned for clinical skill, teaching, and research. The endowed faculty member would be expected to elevate the institution's reputation, drawing top students, interns, and residents from around the world. The endowed faculty member would be empowered to serve as a mentor and role model for aspiring oncologists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Assistant Clinical Professor: Veterinary degree and training licencable in the state of Mississippi. Residency trained or board certified with either the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of Companion Animals (Oncology).
• Associate Clinical Professor: Veterinary degree and training licencable in the state of Mississippi. Board certified with either the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of Companion Animals (Oncology). Significant clinical experience.
• Clinical Professor: Veterinary degree and training licencable in the state of Mississippi. Board certified with either the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of Companion Animals (Oncology). Extensive clinical experience, with considerable teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Oncology is preferred, but individuals eligible for final certification examination will also be considered. An advanced degree and experience in clinical research are desirable.
• Nationally or internationally recognized expertise in veterinary oncology is preferred, particularly for the endowed position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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