Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Department: CVM Academic Affairs

Position Category:
Faculty

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Course Coordinator is a full‑time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in veterinary medicine with an integrated focus on course coordination. Faculty in this role are expected to foster student learning, participate in research or scholarly activity, and engage in service to the profession and community. The position carries primary responsibility for coordinating veterinary medicine course delivery, including development, integration, and assessment of pre‑clinical and clinical coursework, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.

• Advanced degree, residency training, or specialty board certification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Veterinary clinical experience.
• Experience with course design, integration, or coordination in a veterinary curriculum.
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.

• Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in veterinary medicine.
• Serve as course coordinator for assigned integrated courses, ensuring alignment across instructors and curricular objectives.
• Utilize team-based learning and other active‑learning strategies to promote engagement, critical thinking, and clinical decision‑making.
• Create instructional materials, including learning videos, handouts, and presentations, aligned with curricular objectives.
• Establish and maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures, laboratories, and other learning activities.
• Uphold high standards of intellectual integrity and academic excellence in all teaching activities, ensuring that course content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and relevant.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, in coordination with Academic Affairs staff, that measure student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of student grades, evaluations, and performance.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their academic development and clinical competence.
• Support ongoing curricular assessment and improvement through course‑level data analysis and feedback loops.
• Coordinate faculty participation, scheduling, and instructional alignment for assigned courses.
• Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives.
• Support the development of institutional, program accreditation, and other required regulatory activities.
• Develop and/or engage in research or scholarship in veterinary medicine or veterinary education that enhances teaching and contributes to new knowledge consistent with OPCVM’s mission and research expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications.
• Mentor students in scholarly inquiry and research skill development.
• Maintain professional veterinary licensure as appropriate for responsibilities of the role.
• Complete required continuing education as mandated for all OPCVM faculty by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and other relevant licensing, credentialing, or regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth.
• Foster professional relationships with peers, students, other academic programs, and external stakeholders to advance the College’s mission.
• Engage in interprofessional and community‑based educational programs that contribute to veterinary medicine and animal health.
• Promote respect for knowledge, inquiry, and academic discourse within the College.
• Perform duties in support of the College’s and University’s mission and evolving needs.

Posting Number: F01609P

Job Open Date: 10/13/2025

Job Close Date: 01/13/2026

Open Until Filled:
No