Assistant Professor of Veterinary Education and Director of Academic Excellence

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Education and Director of Academic Excellence

Department:
CVM Academic Affairs OPFL

Position Category:
Faculty

Job Description:
The Director of Academic Excellence is a faculty position with responsibility for teaching, academic support leadership, and program development. This role contributes directly to student learning through instruction in professional identity and related themes within the professional skills curriculum. Faculty in this role are expected to foster student learning, participate in scholarly activity, and engage in service to the profession and community. The Director also leads student academic support initiatives, evaluates their effectiveness, and collaborates with Academic Affairs and University resources to provide individualized and program-wide student success plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in education, counseling, or related field of study.
• Minimum of three years of experience in higher education or related academic support roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral or terminal degree in Education or another relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching or advising in a professional or graduate program.
• Knowledge of veterinary education goals and student success outcomes.

Physical Demands:

Campus:
Orange Park Florida

Job Duty Job Duty:
Deliver instruction in professional identity and related topics within the professional skills curriculum

Job Duty:
Develop and integrate learning modules that promote self-awareness, communication, resilience, and professional growth

Job Duty:
Create and update instructional materials aligned with curricular objectives

Job Duty:
Contribute to professional skills courses and assist with student preparation for academic and professional milestones

Job Duty:
Provide individualized academic advising and create targeted study plans for students

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Lead the OPCVM Tutorial Program, including recruitment and supervision of tutors

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Collaborate with Academic Affairs to review data, identify students of concern, and design intervention plans

Job Duty:
Support early identification and intervention for at-risk students, including clinical year success planning

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Promote and coordinate student use of University-level counseling services for mental health and wellness support

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Collaborate with University and College resources to promote overall student wellbeing.

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Design, implement, and evaluate academic success programs that strengthen student learning and retention

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Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs initiatives to promote student belonging, engagement, and well-being

Job Duty:
Support NAVLE preparation and outcomes by integrating targeted academic interventions

Job Duty:
Contribute to curricular review and improvement processes

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Collaborate with Academic Affairs to analyze student outcomes, retention, and academic performance

Job Duty:
Provide reports on the effectiveness of student success initiatives and recommend improvements

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Apply data-informed approaches to strengthen academic support programming

Job Duty:
Collaborate with faculty, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and University support services to promote student achievement

Job Duty:
Serve on College and University committees as assigned

Job Duty:
Support student recruitment initiatives by sharing academic support resources and outcomes

Job Duty:
Foster professional, supportive, and inclusive relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Job Duty:
Address student/faculty issues in alignment with University policies.

Job Duty:
Maintain accurate and confidential student records

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Contribute to professional development workshops, seminars, and special projects related to academic excellence

Job Duty:
Research and Scholarly Activity

Job Duty:
Engage in research/scholarship that enhances teaching and contributes to new knowledge that will support the veterinary profession, veterinary education, and is consistent with OPCVM mission and research expectations

Job Duty:
Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications

Job Duty:
Perform duties in support of the Colleges and Universitys mission and evolving needs

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F01698P

Job Open Date:
03/31/2026

Job Close Date:
06/30/2026

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 ... or ... .

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.

Background Check Statement:
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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