Clinical Instructor I (Veterinary Neurology)

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

50% undergraduate tuition reduction

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a Clinical Instructor I in Veterinary Neurology to join a growth-focused team. The successful candidate will teach students, interns, and residents while sharing clinical case responsibilities and advancing neurological services.

You will work in a supportive academic environment with ongoing expansion of facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration, education, and delivering high-quality patient care within MSU's veterinary program.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain licensure with the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Preferred: enrolled in American College of Veterinary Neurology residency.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic courses and clinical training for professional students, interns, and residents.
• Manage clinical cases and emergency duties in Neurology.
• Collaborate with other faculty to expand neurology services and education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Clinical teaching

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Mississippi BV/M licensure eligible

Job description

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Veterinary Neurology at the rank of Clinical Instructor I. We seek a collaborative neurologist who is excited to join a growth-oriented team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and education of students, interns, and residents. The successful candidate will work alongside talented specialists, residents, interns, and students while contributing to the continued expansion of neurological services and helping drive the future of veterinary neurologist. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop areas of neurological expertise, influence clinical decision-making across multiple specialties, and make a lasting impact on veterinary education and patient care within a supportive academic environment.
With substantial investments in renovation and expansion of the Small Animal Hospital, this is an exciting time to join a program poised for continued growth and increased regional impact. This position is running concurrently with PARFs 508856 & 508905 with the intent to only hire one position.
In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of approximately 40% of salary. Benefits for eligible employees include paid holidays, annual leave that increases with years of service, health insurance options, and generous University contributions toward retirement. Eligible employees and their dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate tuition. With appropriate prior approval, employees in 1.0 FTE positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for up to two days per month that follows the guidelines of MSU Policy HRM 60.415. Learn more about MSU’s employee benefits and programs: 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.

Area of Specialization:

Veterinary Neurology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical training of professional students, technology students, and interns. Service responsibilities involve clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners. Clinical duties in Neurology will be shared with other faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidate must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent). Ability to obtain Iicensure with the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine is expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enrolled in a current American College of Veterinary Neurology residency

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.

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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