Assistant/Associate Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is inviting applications for a tenure track faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The role includes teaching, clinical case management, and the opportunity for research. Candidates should hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be able to obtain licensure in Mississippi. Preference will be given to those with diplomate status or advanced research degrees. Excellent team and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
• Manage clinical case and provide consultations to practitioners.
• Supervise postgraduate degree students and develop research initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Advanced degree in clinical research

Job description

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine hasan immediate opening for a tenure track faculty position in SmallAnimal Internal Medicine. Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical training of professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Service responsibilities involve clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners. Clinical duties in the Small Animal Medicine service will be shared with four other faculty members. The service currently has three residents enrolled in an ACVIM-approved three-year combined residency and thesis-driven master’s program. Participation in the college’s continuing education and clinical research program is strongly encouraged, as is the development of a specific area of clinical and research focus and expertise. External grant acquisition and supervision of postgraduate degree students is encouraged and supported, and initial funding is available to support the development of research initiatives.

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.

Area of Specialization:

Small Animal Internal Medicine

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical training of professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Service responsibilities involve clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners. Clinical duties in the Small Animal Medicine service will be shared with four other faculty members. The service currently has three residents enrolled in an ACVIM-approved three-year combined residency and thesis-driven master’s program. Participation in the college’s continuing education and clinical research program is strongly encouraged, as is the development of a specific area of clinical and research focus and expertise. External grant acquisition and supervision of postgraduate degree students is encouraged and supported, and initial funding is available to support the development of research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree. Ability to obtain licensure in the Mississippi.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is preferred, but residency-trained individuals eligible for final certification examination will also be considered.
• An advanced degree and experience in clinical research are desirable.

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.

Instructions for Applying:

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

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of 3 references to Dr. Andrew Mackin, Head, Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, 240 Wise Center Drive, P.O. Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Queries regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Mackin, office phone [phone], cell 662-418-3277, or [e-mail], or Dr John Thomason, Service Chief of SmallAnimal Internal Medicine, office phone [phone], cell 804-683-6302, or email [e-mail].

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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