Assistant​/Associate Professor-Director of Professional Life Skills

Location: Princess Anne

## Assistant/Associate Professor-Director of Professional Life Skills#
** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:
Position Information  The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor
- Director of Professional Life Skills.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a longitudinal professional curriculum that prepares Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students for ethical, effective, and sustainable careers in veterinary medicine. The curriculum integrates communication, professionalism, ethics, leadership, wellbeing, financial literacy, practice management, and career readiness across the DVM program. The Director plays a key role in ensuring graduates are practice-ready and that the program aligns with AVMA COE accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.
Salary Information:
Salary range: $135,000 – $170,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank and experience.
Benefits  The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees    and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits    Division.  
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision    coverage.

• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an    Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement    Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state    match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life    Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM    policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland    institutions.  
• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15    days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.  
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of    Maryland wellness programs.
Essential Responsibilities  
• Provide leadership and strategic oversight of the Professional Life Skills    curriculum across all pre-clinical years of the DVM program.  
• Develop and assess measurable learning objectives aligned with AVMA    COE standards and institutional competencies.  
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and support accreditation    reporting.  
• Supervise faculty, staff, and adjunct instructors contributing to the    professional curriculum.  
• Develop and deliver instruction in professional identity, ethics,    communication, leadership, practice management, career development,    and wellbeing.  
• Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies including simulation, case-based    learning, and team-based learning.  
• Develop and coordinate communication-based OSCEs and performance    assessments.  
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to students.  
• Engage in scholarly activity related to veterinary education or professional    competencies.  
• Participate in School, University, and professional service activities.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications  
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an AVMA-    accredited (or equivalent) institution.  
• Clinical veterinary practice experience.  
• Demonstrated teaching or professional training experience.  
• Experience or demonstrated interest in communication, ethics, leadership,    or practice management education.
Preferences: (Qualifications)  
• Advanced degree (e.g., MEd, MPH, MBA, MS, PhD) in education,    communication, leadership, business, or…