Assistant Professor of Veterinary Education and Director of Academic Excellence

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Education and Director of Academic Excellence

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Veterinary Services

Type: Full-Time

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.

Campus: Orange Park Florida

Posting Number: F01698P

Job Open Date: 03/31/2026

Job Close Date: 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Job Duties

• Deliver instruction in professional identity and related topics within the professional skills curriculum
• Develop and integrate learning modules that promote self-awareness, communication, resilience, and professional growth
• Create and update instructional materials aligned with curricular objectives
• Contribute to professional skills courses and assist with student preparation for academic and professional milestones
• Provide individualized academic advising and create targeted study plans for students
• Lead the OPCVM Tutorial Program, including recruitment and supervision of tutors
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to review data, identify students of concern, and design intervention plans
• Support early identification and intervention for at-risk students, including clinical year success planning
• Promote and coordinate student use of University-level counseling services for mental health and wellness support
• Collaborate with University and College resources to promote overall student wellbeing.
• Design, implement, and evaluate academic success programs that strengthen student learning and retention
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs initiatives to promote student belonging, engagement, and well-being
• Support NAVLE preparation and outcomes by integrating targeted academic interventions
• Contribute to curricular review and improvement processes
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to analyze student outcomes, retention, and academic performance
• Provide reports on the effectiveness of student success initiatives and recommend improvements
• Apply data-informed approaches to strengthen academic support programming
• Collaborate with faculty, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and University support services to promote student achievement
• Serve on College and University committees as assigned
• Support student recruitment initiatives by sharing academic support resources and outcomes
• Foster professional, supportive, and inclusive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Address student/faculty issues in alignment with University policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records
• Contribute to professional development workshops, seminars, and special projects related to academic excellence
• Research and Scholarly Activity
• 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
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications
• Perform duties in support of the College's and University's mission and evolving needs

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