Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Relations Veterinarian Position InformationThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor- Clinical Relations Veterinarian. This faculty appointment supports the development, coordination, and oversight of the School's hybrid distributive clinical educational program.

The Clinical Relations Veterinarian serves as the primary liaison between UMES and affiliated veterinary practices, specialty hospitals, industry partners, government agencies, and approved clinical training sites. The position ensures affiliates meet accreditation standards to provide high-quality experiential learning aligned with the School's mission and educational objectives.

Salary InformationSalary range: $130,000 - $165,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) 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 offered through the State of Maryland Employee BenefitsDivision.
• 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 statematch, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, 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, expand, and maintain a diverse network of affiliated clinicaltraining sites.
• Serve as primary liaison for clinical educators and external partners.
• Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with AVMA COEaccreditation standards.
• Coordinate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration withUniversity administration.
• Align clinical rotations with curricular goals and competency-basedoutcomes.
• Assist with development and evaluation of clinical learning objectives andassessment tools.
• Develop and implement preceptor training and orientation materials.
• Collect and analyze student and preceptor feedback for continuous qualityimprovement.
• Contribute to accreditation documentation and outcomes assessmentreporting.
• Participate in teaching, advising, committee service, and professionaldevelopment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an AVMA- accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical veterinary practice experience.
• Experience working with veterinary students, interns, or externs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary clinical education standards and accreditation requirements.

Preferences:

(Qualifications)

• Board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty or advanced degree.
• Experience in academic veterinary medicine or distributive clinical education models.
• Experience managing clinical affiliation agreements.
• Administrative or leadership experience.
• Participation in organized veterinary medicine at state and/or national level.
• Familiarity with competency-based veterinary education and outcomes assessment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience in competency-based veterinary education and assessment design.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems.
• Travel to affiliated clinical sites and the ability to work within clinical environments is required.
• Must be able to perform duties typical of an academic and clinical setting.

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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