Tenure-Track Veterinary Biomedical Sciences Educator

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid leave benefits

Employee wellness support

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences to join the School of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching veterinary foundational courses and developing instructional strategies.

This full-time, tenure-track position involves mentoring students, conducting research, and participating in service activities. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent professional degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in related biomedical sciences.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated research productivity appropriate to career stage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Veterinary foundational biomedical sciences courses in the DVM curriculum.
• Develop and deliver lectures, laboratories, and active‑learning experiences using evidence‑based instructional strategies.
• Contribute to integrated curriculum design and assessment.
• Develop and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with competency‑based veterinary education.
• Advise and mentor veterinary students.
• Establish and maintain an independent or collaborative research program in veterinary or comparative biomedical sciences.
• Publish scholarly work in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Pursue external funding appropriate to career stage.
• Engage DVM students in research and scholarly activities where appropriate.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Engage in professional service activities.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to accreditation documentation and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Job description

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences to join the School of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching veterinary foundational courses and developing instructional strategies.

This full-time, tenure-track position involves mentoring students, conducting research, and participating in service activities. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.