Grass, City, Urban, Outdoors, Park, Lawn, Person, Building, Campus, Field

We're Hiring!

Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor

  • 510179
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department
  • Faculty
  • Regular Full-Time 12-month
  • Opening on: Jan 27 2026

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine has an immediate opening for a non-tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesiology. This position is also cross posted as a tenure track position on PARF 510180.

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:

Anesthesiology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include didactic/clinical training for professional, graduate and technology students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and veterinary anesthesiology resident preparation. Service responsibilities will be shared with three other anesthesiologists and one veterinary anesthetist, and seven certified veterinary anesthesia technicians and will comprise a small and large animal anesthesia management in a teaching hospital environment, including participation in the after-hours emergency service. Establishment of an active record of research and scholarly activity is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the state of Mississippi.

Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology and Analgesia is preferred, but individuals with other ACVAA-recognized anesthesia board certification credentials, and residency trained individuals eligible for final certification examination, will also be considered. An advanced degree and/or experience in clinical research are desirable.

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:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts (with SSN redacted), and three reference letters to Dr. Andrew Mackin, Head, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, P. O. Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

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.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like 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, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Recommended Jobs

Associate Director, Flight Operations (Internal Recruitment)

Main Campus - Starkville, MS, Mississippi
The Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (Raspet) is a key research center at Mississippi State University, and one of the premier university flight research facilities in the country. Established at Mississippi State University over 75 years ago, Raspet possesses a rich heritage in the design, development, and testing of full-scale flight vehicles, both manned and unmanned. The RASPET mission of advancing airborne systems technology is accomplished through 1.) Execution of interdisciplinary research in autonomy, structures, systems integration, and flight testing; 2.) Outreach to industry and government; and 3.) Providing a rich educational environment for undergraduate and graduate students. The Associate Director of Flight Operations (AD-FO) at Raspet is directly responsible to the Director for the overall administration and fiscal aspects of the Flight Operations Unit at the lab. The AD-FO aids the Director to lead the organization and maintain a safe and operationally capable team for the execution of the center's mission. Describe the primary purpose of the position, its overall scope, and why the position exists.

Assistant or Associate Professor

Main Campus - Starkville, MS, Mississippi
The Department of Art at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Illustration and Entertainment Arts. Candidates will report to the Head of the Department of Art and teach courses in support of an emerging Illustration and Entertainment Arts program. We are especially interested in candidates with professional experience in visual development for games, animation, publishing, or related industries, and those who can bridge professional practice with innovative teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and expanding a growing Illustration and Entertainment Arts program, including the opportunity to develop new courses aligned with their professional expertise. Mississippi State University is a supportive R1 institution with a collaborative faculty environment, strong institutional resources, and a commitment to growing creative disciplines in emerging areas of entertainment arts. This position is being advertised as both a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor and a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice to attract the highest quality applicant pool. Only one hire will be made. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027.

Administrative Assistant I

Main Campus - Starkville, MS, Mississippi
Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative function of a large and complex division, department or unit.