Clinical Course Mentor, Veterinarian, CVM

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a part-time Clinical Course Mentor to oversee veterinary students during their clinical rotations. The role involves guiding students in their professional development, ensuring quality education delivery, and contributing to curriculum improvements. Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Specialty designation preferred for oversight of specialty rotations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students' clinical performance from a distance during their rotations.
• Input in shaping the LMU - CVM curriculum.
• Coordinate virtual rounds and communicate with students regularly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

DVM/VMD degree or equivalent

Job description

Department

Department CVM Clinical Relations

Position Category

Position Category Staff Part Time

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty designation preferred for oversight of specialty rotations

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Remote

Job Duty

Job Duty

promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students

Job Duty

maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times

Job Duty

maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position

Job Duty

course instructor of record

Job Duty

create course syllabus and submit to curriculum committee for approval

Job Duty

support and strengthen student learning

Job Duty

utilizes distance learning tools to evaluate student learning through portfolio content evaluation

Job Duty

coordinate virtual rounds in area of subject expertise

Job Duty

provides 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

Job Duty

sets course expectations with students

Job Duty

maintains regular electronic communication with student

Job Duty

reviews student case logs in electronic format, currently in E*Value

Job Duty

informs students of ancillary resources – resources, books, websites

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potentially participates in year four on-campus summative assessment and review taken from course case logs and learning objectives

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responds to student and clinical affiliate feedback regarding course issues and forwards concerns to the Clinical Relations and Outreach office

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assures clinical site supervisors/preceptors receive current syllabus

Job Duty

. communicates with other course directors, Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach regularly to assess and improve the student learning experience

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communicates immediately unsatisfactory progress of students to Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach

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may participate in clinical site training

Job Duty

coordinates through the CRO team timely feedback to clinical site preceptor regarding student evaluation of sites

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provides input to Associate Dean for Clinical Relations and Outreach regarding clinical sites

Job Duty

works to continuously improve student learning experience through refinement of oversight and the use of technology

Job Duty

works closely with clinical affiliates, preceptors, hub liaisons, and Clinical Relations Veterinarians to ensure course content delivery

Job Duty

works toward LMU - CVM s attainment and maintenance of COE accreditation

Job Duty

perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S04532P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/20/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/01/2025

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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