Assistant Professor of Microbiology; OPCVM

Overview

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Microbiology; OPCVM

Department:
Department CVM Research

Position Category:
Faculty

Location:

Lincoln Memorial University, Orange Park Campus, Florida

• Develop and deliver professional- and graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in veterinary microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, and immunology.
• Utilize team-based learning and other active-learning strategies to promote engagement, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• Create instructional materials, including laboratory manuals, handouts, and presentations, aligned with curricular objectives.
• Establish and maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures, laboratories, and other learning activities.
• Apply laboratory techniques and digital resources to support instruction and assessment.
• Translate microbiological concepts into clinically relevant applications to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with other LMU - OPCVM faculty to develop integrated, systems-based 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 competence.
• Contribute to ongoing curricular assessment and improvement.
• Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives.
• Support the development of institutional, program accreditation, and other required regulatory activities.
• Manage laboratory resources, specimens, and equipment needed for microbiology instruction.
• Develop and/or engage in research or scholarship in veterinary microbiology that enhances teaching, supports the veterinary profession, 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.

• Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD), PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree, residency training, or specialty board certification in veterinary microbiology or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Veterinary clinical experience.
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.

• Posting Number: F01602P
• Job Open Date: 10/01/2025
• Job Close Date: 01/01/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  No

About the Institution

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  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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