Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Relations Veterinarian

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Tuition remission benefits

Leave benefits

Retirement plans with state match

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Relations Veterinarian to enhance their veterinary education program. This full-time faculty role involves overseeing clinical partnerships, ensuring accreditation standards, and developing training objectives.

Preferred candidates will prioritize communication and have experience in academic veterinary medicine. The successful applicant will work closely with clinical sites, contribute to program development, and engage in teaching and advising. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical veterinary practice experience.
• Experience working with veterinary students, interns, or externs.
• Knowledge of veterinary clinical education standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clinical training sites network.
• Serve as liaison for clinical educators and partners.
• Conduct site evaluations for accreditation compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency with instructional technologies

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Relations Veterinarian

Position Summary: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Relations Veterinarian. This faculty appointment supports the development, coordination, and oversight of the School’s hybrid distributive clinical educational program.

Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) and experience.

Benefits

• The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes.
• 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 MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife 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

• Develop, expand, and maintain a diverse network of affiliated clinical training sites.
• Serve as primary liaison for clinical educators and external partners.
• Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with AVMA COE accreditation standards.
• Coordinate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with University administration.
• Align clinical rotations with curricular goals and competency-based outcomes.
• Assist with development and evaluation of clinical learning objectives and assessment tools.
• Develop and implement preceptor training and orientation materials.
• Collect and analyze student and preceptor feedback for continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to accreditation documentation and outcomes assessment reporting.
• Participate in teaching, advising, committee service, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical veterinary practice experience.
• Experience working with veterinary students, interns, or externs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary clinical education standards and accreditation requirements.
• Must be able to perform duties typical of an academic and clinical setting.
• Travel to affiliated clinical sites and the ability to work within clinical environments is required.
• The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty or advanced degree.
• Experience in academic veterinary medicine or distributive clinical education models.
• Experience managing clinical affiliation agreements.
• Administrative or leadership experience.
• Participation in organized veterinary medicine at state and/or national level.
• Familiarity with competency-based veterinary education and outcomes assessment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in competency-based veterinary education and assessment design.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

EEO Statement: UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.