Clinical Assistant Professor

Apply now Job no: 510156 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center Location: Rankin County Categories: Faculty Position Open Date: Feb 3 2026 Position Function The College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in Emergency Medicine. This position will be for Afterhours and Weekend shifts. This position is also cross posted on PARF 510214 with the intent to fill one position. 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, be eligible for licensure in Mississippi. Assistant Clinical Professor: Two (2) years of experience as a small animal veterinarian Associate Clinical Professor: Four (4) years of experience as a small animal veterinarian 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. Application Applicants must apply online at 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, View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io. Advertised Feb 03 2026 Central Standard Time Applications close Mississippi - Not located on main campus #J-18808-Ljbffr