Assistant/Associate Professor- Anatomy Position InformationThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor - Anatomy. This position is responsible for the development and delivery of anatomy instruction within the DVM curriculum, including gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and comparative vertebrate anatomy. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum integration, scholarly activity, student mentorship, and service in support of the School's mission and

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accreditation standards.

Salary InformationSalary range: $130,000 - $155,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank and experience.

Benefits:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employeesand dependents offeredthrough the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and visioncoverage
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or anOptional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental RetirementAccounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsoredMetLife, USMsponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USMpolicies, spouses and dependents at University System of Marylandinstitutions.
• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State ofMaryland wellness programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver professional-level courses and laboratory sessions ingross anatomy, histology, embryology, and comparative anatomy.
• Integrate clinical correlations into anatomy instruction to enhance studentclinical reasoning.
• Utilize active-learning strategies, team-based learning, and digital anatomyresources.
• Develop course objectives, assessments, and evaluation tools aligned withprogram competencies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade written and practical examinations.
• Oversee anatomy laboratory operations, including cadaver procurement,safety compliance, and specimen preparation.
• Collaborate in horizontal and vertical curriculum integration within the DVMcurriculum.
• Engage in scholarly activity and research consistent with Schoolexpectations.
• Mentor veterinary students in research and professional development.
• Participate in departmental, School, and University committees.
• Contribute to

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accreditation documentation and complianceactivities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD or PhD in Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in gross anatomy and vertebrate morphology.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in teaching.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

Preferences:

(Qualifications)

• Board certification or eligibility (e.g., American College of Veterinary Anatomists).
• Residency training in veterinary anatomy.
• Experience teaching in a veterinary medical curriculum.
• Record of scholarly activity or educational research.
• Experience with

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accreditation processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in laboratory instruction involving cadaver dissection, including lifting and maneuvering anatomical specimens and laboratory materials.
• Strong computer skills.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest outlining qualifications and leadership experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references. (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent).
• All applicants must apply using the new online application system.

Please visit umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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