"Assistant Professor of Microbiology; OPCVM"

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with a particular focus on microbiology. 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 microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, and immunology, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree, residency training, or specialty board certification in veterinary microbiology or a related field. Previous teaching experience in an academic setting. Veterinary clinical experience. Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.

Job Duties

• Develop and deliver professional- and graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in veterinary microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, and immunology.
• Utilize team-based learning and other active-learning strategies to promote engagement, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• Create instructional materials, including laboratory manuals, handouts, and presentations, aligned with curricular objectives.
• Establish and maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures, laboratories, and other learning activities.
• Apply laboratory techniques and digital resources to support instruction and assessment.
• Translate microbiological concepts into clinically relevant applications to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with other LMU-OPCVM faculty to develop integrated, systems-based learning activities.
• Uphold high standards of intellectual integrity and academic excellence in all teaching activities, ensuring that course content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, in coordination with Academic Affairs staff, that measure student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student grades, evaluations, and performance.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their academic development and competence.
• Contribute to ongoing curricular assessment and improvement.
• Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives.
• Support the development of institutional, program accreditation, and other required regulatory activities.
• Manage laboratory resources, specimens, and equipment needed for microbiology instruction.
• Develop and/or engage in research or scholarship in veterinary microbiology that enhances teaching, supports the veterinary profession, and contributes to new knowledge consistent with OPCVM's mission and research expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications.
• Mentor students in scholarly inquiry and research skill development.
• Maintain professional veterinary licensure as appropriate for responsibilities of the role.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth.
• Foster professional relationships with peers, students, other academic programs, and external stakeholders to advance the College's mission.
• Engage in interprofessional and community-based educational programs that contribute to veterinary medicine and animal health.
• Promote respect for knowledge, inquiry, and academic discourse within the College.
• Perform duties in support of the College's and University's mission and evolving needs.

To apply, please visit the application link.