Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Position Information
The 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 Information
Salary 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 employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM
sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15
days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.

Essential Responsibilities
• Develop, expand, and maintain a diverse network of affiliated clinical
training sites.
• Serve as primary liaison for clinical educators and external partners.
• Conduct site evaluations to ensure compliance with AVMA COE
accreditation standards.
• Coordinate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with
University administration.
• Align clinical rotations with curricular goals and competency-based
outcomes.
• Assist with development and evaluation of clinical learning objectives and
assessment tools.
• Develop and implement preceptor training and orientation materials.
• Collect and analyze student and preceptor feedback for continuous quality
improvement.
• Contribute to accreditation documentation and outcomes assessment
reporting.
• Participate in teaching, advising, committee service, and professional
development 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.