Assistant Professor of Clinical Skills; OPCVM

Assistant Professor of Clinical Skills; OPCVM

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Skills; OPCVM.

Department:
College of Veterinary Medicine, OPFL.

Position Category:
Faculty.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Small Animal Clinical Skills is a full‑time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with a particular focus on clinical skills both medical and surgical. 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 teaching in pre‑clinical and live animal surgical courses, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida as a veterinarian.

• Advanced degree, residency training, or specialty board certification in a related field.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Veterinary clinical experience.

Campus (On‑site work).

• Develop and deliver graduate‑level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in clinical and surgical skills and other assigned areas.
• 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.
• Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives.
• Develop and/or engage in a program of scholarship that enhances teaching and contributes to new knowledge in clinical veterinary medicine or veterinary education consistent with OPCVM 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 by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and other relevant licensing or regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth.
• Foster professional relationships with peers, students, shelter partners, 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 related duties in support of the College’s and University’s mission and evolving needs.

Posting Number: F01617P

Open Date: 10/17/2025

Close Date: 01/16/2026

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423‑869‑7112 or human resources
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Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.

Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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