Position Function:
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a non-tenure (clinical) track assistant/associate/full professor position in veterinary diagnostic microbiology. The position is in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine and the Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS), which is part of the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory System.
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:
Microbiology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A major responsibility of this position is supervision of the diagnostic microbiology laboratory. This laboratory receives diagnostic testing, necropsy, and referral samples. This position is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operation, including the technical oversight of testing, personnel training, and maintenance of procedures, of the laboratory, new test development, and communicating with clients. This position is expected to handle aerobic and anaerobic cultures, mycology, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
The veterinary diagnostic microbiologist is also expected to participate in teaching in the veterinary curriculum, in both the pre-clinical and clinical phases. Participation in scholarly activities is expected. The ideal candidate will have preferably have extensive experience in diagnostic microbiology and teaching.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a DVM or equivalent with an advanced degree in bacteriology, microbiology, or related discipline. Demonstrated collegiality and teamwork is required, along with excellent individual and group communication skills. Demonstrated interest in teaching DVM students is required. Minimum of 2 years (DVM with PhD) or 4 years (DVM with MS) of laboratory experience in bacteriology, mycology, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include 5 years of diagnostic laboratory experience. Preference will also be given to applicants with Board eligibility/certification by ACVM or equivalent and applicants with knowledge of mass spectrometry technology (e.g., MALDI-TOF MS) and molecular diagnostics.
The DLS is a part of the AAVLD fully accredited Mississippi Veterinary Research & Diagnostic Laboratory System.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of faculty, 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: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.
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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