Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery; OPCVM

Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery; OPCVM

Department:
CVM Academic Affairs OPFL

Position Category:
Faculty

Job Description:
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with a particular focus on small animal surgery. Faculty in this role are expected to foster student learning, participate in research or scholarly activity, and engage in service to the profession and community. The position carries primary responsibility for teaching small animal surgery in pre-clinical and clinical courses, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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

Preferred Qualifications:
Residency training, advanced degree, and/or specialty board certification in small animal surgery.
Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
Veterinary clinical experience in small animal surgery.
Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.

Note: Academic rank upon hire will be determined by University policies administered by the LMU Office of Academic Affairs. Scholarly activity is expected of all faculty members. Prior evidence of interest and experience in research is an asset but not required for this position. Mentorship in research activity will be provided.

Physical Demands:

Campus:
Orange Park Florida

Job Duty Job Duty:
Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in small animal surgery, clinical skills, and other assigned areas.

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:
Translate surgical knowledge into clinically relevant applications to enhance student learning.

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:
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 small animal surgery that enhances teaching, advances clinical practice, and contributes to new knowledge consistent with OPCVMs mission and research expectations.

Job Duty:
Collaborate 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, clinical partners, other academic programs, and external stakeholders to advance the Colleges 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 Colleges and Universitys mission and evolving needs.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F01589P

Job Open Date:
01/12/2026

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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