Position Function:
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a tenure track assistant/associate/full professor position in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. The position is in the Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) section within the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine.
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 Anatomic Pathology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
November 2024.
Tenure Track Status:
Yes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching in the professional and residency/graduate program and participation in the pathology service. It is expected that this position will allocate approximately 50% of time to diagnostic service activities, 25% of time to teaching, and 25% of time to scholarly activity. The ideal candidate will have a passion for using diagnostic cases in teaching and scholarship. This position is expected to participate in collaborative scholarship and to provide primary mentorship to graduate students and residents. Accessions to DLS consist of necropsies and biopsies from domestic animals originating from the CVM hospital, area veterinarians, producers, and the public. All necropsies are part of the academic experience of professional students. DLS faculty have broad discretion in case workup.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a DVM or equivalent with ACVP board certification eligibility in anatomic pathology. A graduate degree beyond the DVM is not required but is preferred. Collegiality and excellent communication skills are required. The ability to attain licensure (faculty or traditional licensure) in Mississippi is required. The successful candidate will work directly with pathology faculty in DLS. The DLS is a part of the AAVLD fully accredited Mississippi Veterinary Research & Diagnostic Laboratory System, which has diagnostic laboratories located at three sites in the state of Mississippi.
ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
N/A.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information of 3 professional references. This position is based in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Starkville, MS campus, and will be available on or before November 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Brittany Baughman (brittany.baughman@msstate.edu).
Screening Date:
October 18, 2024, until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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