Clinical Course Mentor, Veterinarian, CVM

Job Description

The Clinical Course Mentor (CCM), Veterinarian works closely with the LMU - CVM Clinical Relations and Outreach (CRO) team. The Clinical Course Mentor is responsible for overseeing LMU - CVM students electronically, from a distance in the students year four clinical rotation. It is anticipated that, depending on student experience and case load, the CCM will spend on average 60-90 minutes per student per week overseeing clinical performance, learning, and professional development;

and will be responsible, on average, for 12 students per rotation. The Clinical Course Mentor will have input in shaping the LMU - CVM curriculum and the future of veterinary medical education.

• DVM / VMD degree or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Specialty designation preferred for oversight of specialty rotations

Campus

Remote

• 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.
• Maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times.
• Maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position.
• Course instructor of record.
• Create course syllabus and submit to curriculum committee for approval.
• Support and strengthen student learning.
• Utilize distance learning tools to evaluate student learning through portfolio content evaluation.
• Coordinate virtual rounds in area of subject expertise.
• Provide oversight of course content delivery and student requirements – ensures adequacy of case load and case diversity at the clinical affiliate in order to meet course objectives.
• Set course expectations with students.
• Maintain regular electronic communication with student.
• Review student case logs in electronic format, currently in E
  * Value.
• Inform students of ancillary resources – resources, books, websites.
• Potentially participate in year four on‑campus summative assessment and review taken from course case logs and learning objectives.
• Respond to student and clinical affiliate feedback regarding course issues and forward concerns to the Clinical Relations and Outreach office.
• Assure clinical site supervisors/preceptors receive current syllabus.
• Communicate with other course directors, Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach regularly to assess and improve the student learning experience.
• Communicate immediately unsatisfactory progress of students to Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach.
• May participate in clinical site training.
• Coordinate through the CRO team timely feedback to clinical site preceptor regarding student evaluation of sites.
• Provide input to Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach regarding clinical sites.
• Work to continuously improve student learning experience through refinement of oversight and the use of technology.
• Work closely with clinical affiliates, preceptors, hub liaisons, and Clinical Relations Veterinarians to ensure course content delivery.
• Work toward LMU - CVM's attainment and maintenance of COE accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

S04901P

12/18/2025

03/31/2026

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 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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