Assistant Professor of Equine Medicine; OPCVM

Overview

Position Title Assistant Professor of Equine Medicine; OPCVM

Department Department CVM Academic Affairs

Job Description The Assistant/Associate Professor of Equine Medicine is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with a particular focus on equine medicine. 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 equine medicine in both pre-clinical and clinical courses, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine

• Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in equine medicine 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
• Translate equine medicine knowledge into clinically relevant teaching to enhance student learning
• 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 research or scholarship in equine medicine 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, clinical 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 duties in support of the College’s and University’s mission and evolving needs

• Required Qualifications:
  
  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM / VMD ) or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida
• Advanced training in equine medicine (e.g., residency, specialty board certification, or equivalent)

• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting
• Veterinary clinical experience in equine practice
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions

• Campus Orange Park Florida
• Posting Number F01594P
• Job Open Date 10/01/2025
• Job Close Date 01/01/2026
• Open Until Filled No
• Special Instructions Summary

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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