"Open Rank Tenure or Non-Tenure Faculty - Microbiology/Virology, Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of"

The new Clemson University Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position to lead the development and implementation of course materials relevant to veterinary microbiology/virology within the diseased animal curriculum of the DVM program. The primary responsibilities of this position are focused on teaching and research. Academic rank would be commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date for this appointment will be approximately July 1, 2026.

The faculty member will play a vital role in developing and delivering the second year of the curriculum for the next generation of veterinarians for the state of SC. The Diseased Animal course series is a team-taught course focusing on disease pathogenesis in domestic animal species including pathology, microbiology, virology and parasitology. Utilizing the classroom, microscopy lab, live animals, and teaching technology, this faculty member will provide students with an applied and clinical science-based education in these areas, preparing them to progress into more advanced coursework. Working collaboratively with other faculty and staff, the content in this course series will align with the coursework occurring simultaneously in the Clinical Skills and Professional Development courses in the second year of the DVM program and building on the Healthy Animal course series from year 1. This faculty member will help ensure students achieve the necessary milestones in all pre-clinical competencies.

Information about the proposed curriculum is available here - https://www.clemson.edu/veterinary-medicine/students/curriculum.html

Overview of Clemson and the CVM

Located in South Carolina's beautiful and fast-growing Upstate, Clemson University is the land-grant university of South Carolina and ranks among the country's top 50 national public universities in the U.S. News & World Report. The University has nearly 23,400 students (including nearly 18,600 undergraduates) who can select from 80 undergraduate and 110 graduate degree programs. Clemson employs over 1,150 full-time faculty and has an annual budget expenditure of over $900M. Clemson University maintains its status as an R1 Carnegie Research Institution while maintaining a strong focus on undergraduate education.

The CVM is currently seeking accreditation by the American Veterinary Medicine Association-Council on Education to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree to approximately 80 students per cohort starting in 2026 (pending approval). The CVM plans to utilize a semi-distributive model of clinical training for students. Its brand-new state of the art campus will reside in Pendleton, SC, near the T. Ed Garrison Arena, will house research and teaching labs, and utilize both ambulatory services as well as teaching sites at the Clemson University Equine Center, Lamaster Dairy Cattle Center, and other locations for education in the field.

In 2023, the Board of Trustees approved Clemson Elevate, the university's new strategic plan. Clemson Elevate is built on 3 pillars: deliver the #1 student experience, double research by 2035, and transform lives statewide and beyond. The CVM was named as a strategic priority for the university, demonstrating the importance of the new college to the future of the university and the state. We are excited to attract a team of top talent as we build the new college.

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Department Chair and working closely with the Foundational Sciences Lead and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Microbiology/Virology Faculty will:

• Create and deliver the microbiology and virology curriculum in the team-taught systems-based Diseased Animal course series and other relevant courses in the curriculum
• Aid in development of the Clemson CVM microscopy lab policies and procedures
• Develop assessment strategies in alignment with the overall competency-based curriculum
• Collaborate with other faculty members to ensure integration of knowledge and skills across years and courses
• Actively and effectively engage in student-centered instruction, coaching, and mentorship
• Aid in procurement of state-of-the-art teaching equipment related to microscopy
• Serve on CVM and campus committees as appointed or elected

Additionally, the faculty member must have the ability to:

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and function independently with limited supervision and guidance.
• Work in partnership with faculty and staff across multiple disciplines and functions across the college and university.
• Participate in research and scholarship initiatives designed to improve educational and professional outcomes.

Qualifications

• DVM and/or PhD
• 3+ years of relevant experience in veterinary medicine or animal sciences

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in veterinary medical education in a DVM curriculum
• Board certification or residency training in a veterinary specialty