Assistant​/Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Assistant/Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Department DeBusk Vet Teaching Center

The Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery faculty member for the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will seek to advance the mission of the University in large animal surgery programs of study. The faculty member shall assist in the coordination of each large animal surgery program of study in consultation with the CVM dean and associate/assistant deans and will assist in the implementation of the plans and decisions of the University.

• Veterinary Medical degree

• Advanced degree in large animal surgery and/or specialty board certification are highly desirable.

• Establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the medical education process;
• Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU - CVM);
• Promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the CVM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;
• Maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;
• Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech;
• Maintain up-to-date records of the grades of each student enrolled in his/her courses;
• Have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture;
• Carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;
• Design and present a course, series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions;
• Prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;
• Meet classes according to published schedule;
• Commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity;
• Provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and/or elected committees as required;
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites; promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.