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Clinical Instructor I

  • 510214
  • Rankin County
  • Mississippi - Not located on main campus
  • 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center
  • Faculty
  • Regular Full-Time 12-month
  • Opening on: Feb 3 2026
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Position Function:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) is seeking to hire a Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine. This position will be for Afterhours and Weekend shifts. This position is also cross posted with PARF 510156 with the intent to fill one position.

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:

Animal Emergency and Referral Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training for veterinary professional students and veterinary medical technology students enrolled in the academic program. Service responsibilities will involve emergency room shifts, primary and secondary clinical case management, and consultation with private practitioners. The emergency clinician will be expected to take a leadership role in improving the quality of the AERC emergency service, enhancing the quality of patient care and teaching out veterinary student rotation. Participation in continuing education programs is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree and be eligible for licensure in Mississippi.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching Experience and Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care experience or training

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/

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.

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.

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