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 Master's 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
Job Duty Lead the OPCVM Tutorial Program, including recruitment and supervision of tutors
Job Duty 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
Job Duty Promote and coordinate student use of University-level counseling services for mental health and wellness support
Job Duty Collaborate with University and College resources to promote overall student wellbeing.
Job Duty Design, implement, and evaluate academic success programs that strengthen student learning and retention
Job Duty 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
Job Duty 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
Job Duty 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
Job Duty 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 College's and University's 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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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 individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.