Description
Small Animal Surgery Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical or Tenure-Track Professor
Clinical or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Small Animal Surgery
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has an immediate opening for a clinical or tenure track faculty position in Small Animal Surgery (rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, or Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor). Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent). Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), European College of Veterinary Surgeons, or residency-trained individuals will be considered.
Clinical competence in veterinary surgery is required. Demonstrated aptitude in teaching and clinical research is preferred. For the tenure-track position, development of a specific area of clinical and research focus and expertise, supervision of postgraduate degree students, external grant acquisition, and manuscript publication are expected and supported. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits package includes substantial paid vacation, retirement, health insurance, and generous consulting options. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical training of professional DVM and technology students, interns, residents, and graduate students in an innovative academic program. Service responsibilities include clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation with private practitioners. Clinical duties are shared with other faculty members.
MSU is a collaborative environment with opportunities for clinical research within the veterinary school, at large Mississippi State campus, and other institutions throughout the state. Five small animal surgery faculty, four ACVS residents, a surgery specialty intern, and several licensed veterinary technicians currently support the service.
The Surgery service works closely with robust Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Anesthesia and Emergency services, amongst others. The department has a newly renovated treatment area, as well as state of the art surgical and examination equipment, which includes BioMedtrix CFX, BFX and Lateral Bolt hip replacement systems for standard and large
breeds; Arthrex Ortholine Fracture System and TPLO Sets,
Arthrex Tower, Synthes TPLO and Locking Plate Sets,
SOP Plating Systems, External Fixation Systems (Linear and
Circular); BioMedtrix ILOC IM Fixator (Interlocking Nail)
sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, 7, 8; Titanium Plates, and General
Laparoscopy/Thoracoscopy Equipment, on site advanced
imaging including intra-op C-Arm fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and
dedicated exam and surgical suites. All equipment is maintained in
good working order and is replaced as needed.
We are passionate about small animal surgery, patient care, teaching, and learning! We have a fun working environment emphasizing teamwork and work/life balance.
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.
Mississippi State University is in Starkville, Mississippi, a vibrant college town with a rich array of attractions, including SEC sporting events, outdoor recreation, rodeos, historical sites, festivals, farmers’ markets, museums, and more. Starkville also offers a diverse range of shopping and dining options. The town and the university foster a family-friendly environment with a strong sense of Southern hospitality. Starkville was recently named “Best Small Town in the South” by USA Today. Starkville's central location, approximately 3 hours from Memphis, 5 hours from New Orleans, 2 hours from Jackson, 2 hours from Birmingham, and 4 hours from Atlanta, makes it an ideal place to live and work.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and names of 3 references via email or mail 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: 662-325-6631, cell: 662-418-3277, or email: [email protected], Dr. Caroline Betbeze Ivy, Search Committee Chair, cell: 765-404-8211, or email: [email protected] or Dr. Sarah Castaldo King, Service Chief of Small Animal Surgery, cell: 315-297-8091, or email: [email protected].
Job posting links:
Tenure track: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/510164/assistantassociateprofessor
Clinical track: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/510171/assistantassociateclinical-professor
