Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine (OPCVM) in Orange Park, FL, to lead course coordination and contribute to teaching, research, and service. The role emphasizes integrated course delivery, curriculum development, and scholarly activity within the CVM Academic Affairs unit.

Required: DVM/VMD or equivalent and eligibility for Florida licensure. Preferred: advanced degree, residency or board certification, prior teaching, and clinical

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Eligibility for licensure in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and labs in veterinary medicine.
• Coordinate assigned integrated veterinary courses to align curricula across instructors.
• Use team-based learning and active-learning strategies to promote engagement and clinical reasoning.
• Create instructional materials such as videos, handouts, and presentations aligned with outcomes.
• Maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures and labs.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain student records to support academic development.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Florida licensure eligibility

Job description

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Position Title Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine; OPCVM

Department

Department CVM Academic Affairs OPFL

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, CourseCoordinator, is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching,research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with aparticular focus on integrated course coordination. Faculty in thisrole are expected to foster student learning, participate in researchor scholarly activity, and engage in service to the profession andcommunity. The position carries primary responsibility for coordinatingveterinary medicine course delivery, including development,integration, and assessment of pre-clinical and clinical coursework,contributing directly to the mission of the University and the Collegeof Veterinary Medicine.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM / VMD ) or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, residency training, or specialty board certification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Veterinary clinical experience.
• Experience with course design, integration, or coordination in a veterinary curriculum.
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

Job Duty

Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in veterinary medicine.

Job Duty

Serve as course coordinator for assigned integrated courses, ensuring alignment across instructors and curricular objectives.

Job Duty

Utilize team-based learning and other active-learning strategies to promote engagement, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.

Job Duty

Create instructional materials, including learning videos, handouts, and presentations, aligned with curricular objectives.

Job Duty

Establish and maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures, laboratories, and other learning activities.

Job Duty

Uphold high standards of intellectual integrity and academic excellence in all teaching activities, ensuring that course content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.

Job Duty

Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, in coordination with Academic Affairs staff, that measure student achievement of learning outcomes.

Job Duty

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student grades, evaluations, and performance.

Job Duty

Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their academic development and clinical competence.

Job Duty

Support ongoing curricular assessment and improvement through course-level data analysis and feedback loops.

Job Duty

Coordinate faculty participation, scheduling, and instructional alignment for assigned courses.

Job Duty

Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives.

Job Duty

Support the development of institutional, program accreditation, and other required regulatory activities.

Job Duty

Develop and/or engage in research or scholarship in veterinary medicine or veterinary education that enhances teaching and contributes to new knowledge consistent with OPCVM s mission and research expectations.

Job Duty

Collab ore with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications.

Job Duty

Mentor students in scholarly inquiry and research skill development.

Job Duty

Maintain professional veterinary licensure as appropriate for responsibilities of the role.

Job Duty

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.

Job Duty

Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth.

Job Duty

Foster professional relationships with peers, students, other academic programs, and external stakeholders to advance the College s mission.

Job Duty

Engage in interprofessional and community-based educational programs that contribute to veterinary medicine and animal health.

Job Duty

Promote respect for knowledge, inquiry, and academic discourse within the College.

Job Duty

Perform duties in support of the College s and University s mission and evolving needs.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01609P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

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 [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

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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