Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a
clinical track assistant/associate/full professor position in Large Animal Ambulatory
Services for farm animals and horses. This position is housed in the Department of
Pathobiology and Population Medicine.

Responsibilities include teaching in the professional program and participation in the
Ambulatory service. It is expected that this position will have an approximate time
allocation of 32-36 weeks per year (65-75%) of ambulatory service composed principally of
cattle, horses, and small ruminants. This position is expected to participate in service to
regional livestock auction markets. Additionally, this position includes shared emergency
duty for the ambulatory service (farm animals and horses). Ambulatory faculty also provide
support for regional and state agricultural events such as the Mississippi State Fair. A 5%
FTE allocation will be for academic service (e.g., committees, taskforces, and student
interviews), and the remaining time will be available for didactic teaching or collaborative
scholarship. A Faculty Mentoring Program is available to all new faculty.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and clinical service and will be
comfortable working with all large animal species. The present Ambulatory caseload
consists of 40% cattle (mostly beef), 40% horses, and 20% small ruminants, and it is
hoped that the person selected for this position will expand the services offered and the
caseload. While research is not a required element, this position is expected to participate
in collaborative scholarship.
A new farm animal hospital and outpatient cattle handling facility are under construction,
and these new facilities will enhance animal flow and allow outpatient and inpatient
services to be conducted simultaneously. They also serve as a base for the Center for Rural
Veterinary Practice, which has been established at the MSU CVM to recruit youth into
veterinary medicine, promote rural practice in the veterinary curriculum, and support
graduate veterinarians practicing in rural areas.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a DVM or equivalent. Prior private practice or teaching
hospital experience is preferred. Applicants are not required to have board
eligibility/certification in an AVMA-approved specialty or to have a graduate degree beyond
the DVM, but these qualifications will be considered additional assets. This position will
work with nine faculty on the Farm Animal, Theriogenology, and Ambulatory and Food
Animal services, so demonstrated collegiality and teamwork are required. Excellent
individual and group communication skills are required. The ability to do sustained
physical activity associated with large animal practice is required, as is a valid driver’s
license. The ability to attain a regular veterinary license in Mississippi is required, as well as
maintenance of Category 2 veterinary accreditation.

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: Details - Assistant/ Associate/ Full Clinical Professor
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a letter of intent,
curriculum vitae, and contact information of 3 professional references. This position is
based at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Starkville, MS
campus. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is
filled.

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, (662) 325-5839.

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to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State
University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662)
325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human
Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request,
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