Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
School of Veterinary Medicine

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-Director of Veterinary Clinical Skills. The Director of Clinical Skills provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Clinical Skills curriculum across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. This faculty role integrates teaching, curricular leadership, competency-based assessment, simulation-based education, and scholarly activity while providing academic and operational leadership for the Clinical Skills program. This position is responsible for simulation-based education, competency-based assessment (including OSCEs), procedural skills training, and oversight of clinical skills laboratory operations. The Director plays a key role in ensuring graduates are practice-ready and that the program aligns with AVMA COE accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.

The Director will ensure that students progressively develop foundational and advanced procedural competencies that prepare them for clinical rotations and entry-level veterinary practice. The position plays a critical role in aligning clinical skills instruction with AVMA COE accreditation standards, student learning outcomes, and the School’s mission to prepare practice-ready veterinarians equipped to serve rural, food animal, public health, and underserved communities.

Salary Information

Salary range: $135,000 – $160,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank 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, 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, coordinate, and deliver integrated clinical skills and simulation-
based instruction across the DVM curriculum.
• Establish measurable learning objectives, competency benchmarks, and
procedural milestones.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of clinical skills training.
• Develop instructional materials including laboratory manuals, digital
resources, and procedural guides.
• Design and oversee Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
and other competency- based assessments.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking student procedural
competencies.
• Provide timely feedback and implement remediation strategies as needed.
• Support continuous quality improvement and accreditation reporting
(including AVMA COE standards).
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Clinical Skills program and
laboratory operations.
• Manage equipment, models, simulators, supplies, scheduling, and
instructional space.
• Assist with budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Participate in School and University committees and governance activities.
• Engage in scholarly activity consistent with faculty rank and School
expectations.
• Mentor students in professional development and scholarly inquiry.
• Participate in service activities supporting the School, University, and
veterinary profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Me