Clinical Instructor I

Clinical Instructor I

Job no: 510256

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month, Time-Limited

Department: 184100 - CVM AHC Administration

Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories: Faculty

Position Open Date: Mar 2 2026


Position Function:

The Shelter Program at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking to hire a Clinical Instructor I to join the team of 5 faculty members, 1 rehire retiree, and 3 technicians. The Shelter Medicine Program provides a spay/neuter services to 25+ shelters and rescue groups in Mississippi. The Shelter Program also provides shelter visits for third year veterinary students to perform basic physical examinations, health maintenance evaluations, and population level recommendations for the shelter. The Shelter program also provides training to graduated veterinarians on assessing professional students and veterinarians. The funding for this position is associated with the Nutramax Veterinary Education Training Program. The position is supported by gift funding provided annually for up to five years from Nutramax with the possibility of renewable after the current agreement expires. It will be a 100% soft money-funded position with a one-year renewable contract that can be renewed for up to five years. This position is also cross posted as a clinical track position on PARF 510255.

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:

Shelter Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Date:

March 2026.


Tenure Track Status:

N/A.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Clinical Instructor I is expected to work collegially with other staff and faculty members to support the vision and mission of the Shelter Medicine Program. The Clinical Instructor will receive mentorship and training in high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgical techniques and in teaching and training. Once trained, the successful applicant will provide leadership, direction supervision, training, and assessment for veterinary students and house officers in soft tissue surgical skill acquisition with the Shelter Medicine Program. Duties may also include working with house officers and other faculty members to accompany, supervise, and teach veterinary students during walk-thru consultations at area animal shelters and rescue groups, providing written plans for improvement, assistance in disease outbreak situations, and management of various medical cases within the shelters. The Clinical Instructor will also be involved with our new Shelter Medicine Clinic. They will also supervise second year surgery labs. Additionally, the Clinical Instructor may be asked to assist in medical and surgical care for the animals under the stewardship of the Homeward Bound Program, with assistance by other CVM faculty and staff. Providing the occasional didactic lecture or rounds presentation for veterinary students could be included. Weekend emergency duty will be very limited but may consist of providing support by phone or in person for Community Veterinary Services boarding patients. The faculty member will also provided surgical skill training to graduated veterinarians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential qualifications include a DVM or equivalent degree. Ability to obtain licensure in Mississippi.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

N/A.


Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and clinical/surgical experience is highly preferred.

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:

Applicants must apply online at Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

Screening Date:

March 16, 2026, until filled.


Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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.

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Advertised: Mar 02 2026 Central Standard Time

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