Associate Professor

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Associate Professor to join a transformative research initiative focused on laminitis in horses. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be part of a newly established research center, engage with a talented team, and benefit from a generous funding model for research. This position not only promises professional growth but also offers a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming community, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about veterinary medicine and research.

Qualifications

• PhD required; DVM preferred with specialty board certification encouraged.
• Experience necessary for tenure-track Associate Professor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on laminitis in horses and contribute to the new research center.
• Engage in academic service, teaching, or clinical service based on interests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Research skills

Education

PhD degree

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Apply now Job no: 508920
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 182000 - Department of Comparative Bio Sciences
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Faculty
Position Open Date: Mar 5 2025

Position Function:

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM) has received a transformative gift to establish the Nancy Link Laminitis Research Center. This gift will fund the construction of a new research building and the creation of three new faculty positions, along with new staff and graduate student positions. We seek to assemble an outstanding team of faculty to seize this opportunity and conduct research on laminitis, a painful and crippling disease of horses. The new team will consist of one faculty member at the professor level, one at the associate professor level, and one at the assistant professor level. The new 14,000-square-foot facility will offer both clinical and benchtop research space, as well as the equipment needed for advanced research. Graduate student stipends will be available to each faculty member, and a substantial amount of funding will be available to the team annually for research on the prevention and treatment of laminitis in pleasure or working horses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a twelve-month tenure-track appointment in the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (DCBS). Time allocations for this position are 90% research and 10% academic service, teaching, or clinical service, depending upon the individual’s interests and expertise. Percentages can be adjusted according to the faculty member’s professional interests.

The DCBS is home to 19 faculty, 25 staff, and 28 graduate students engaged in research, teaching, and service, with most faculty primarily focused on research. Current research strengths within the department include environmental toxicology, represented by the Center for Environmental Health Sciences, aquaculture, infectious diseases, and immunology. In addition to research, faculty in the DCBS are involved in the management and delivery of the first year of the veterinary curriculum, and members of the department play key roles in a program designed to provide veterinary students with a high-quality research experience in the summer. Faculty in the department are also actively involved in providing classes and training activities for graduate students. The three new faculty members for the Nancy Link Laminitis Research Center will have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the DCBS, as well as clinicians in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine. Equine medicine and equine surgery clinicians in this department provide clinical care to horses with laminitis, and opportunities exist for the new faculty to provide clinical service in the Large Animal Hospital of the Animal Health Center.
The MSU CVM offers a forward-thinking academic environment, outstanding clinical services, productive research programs, and engaging community outreach programs. The College is renowned for its clinical education because students in the four-year DVM program spend two full years in clinics. Faculty are well compensated and supported in career and professional development, and the MSU-CVM values community, family, and work-life balance. Mississippi State University is a land grant university with R1 status as a research institution that was recently named a Forbes America’s Dream Employer. Mississippi has low house prices and an affordable cost of living, and faculty enjoy a comfortable lifestyle living. The MSU CVM is located in Starkville, Mississippi, a modern small city that offers culture, restaurants, and college sports. There are also opportunities for land ownership and hobby farming in surrounding rural areas. Mississippi possesses numerous cultural and natural sites, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Gulf Coast, and Mississippians are welcoming and supportive. Golden Triangle Airport has connecting flights to Atlanta airport, an international hub for all major airlines.

Essential Functions:
The Associate Professor must be able to conduct basic or applied research related to laminitis in horses. They are expected to contribute to the design of the new research center and preparation of annual reports and MSU CVM publications.

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD degree is required and a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from a recognized college of veterinary medicine is preferred. Applicants with specialty board certification are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must have the experience and credentials necessary for them to be appointed as a tenure-track Associate Professor and they are expected to perform high-quality research and publish their results.

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.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Barb Kaplan ([e-mail]), or the Dean of the MSU CVM, Dr. Nicholas Frank ([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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Advertised: Mar 05 2025 Central Standard Time
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