Assistant/Associate Professor- Anatomy

Job Description Summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor – Anatomy. This position is responsible for the development and delivery of anatomy instruction within the DVM curriculum, including gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and comparative vertebrate anatomy. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum integration, scholarly activity, student mentorship, and service in support of the School’s mission and AVMA COE accreditation standards.

Salary Information

Salary range: $130,000 – $155,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank and experience.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff.

Benefits

• 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 and deliver professional-level courses and laboratory sessions in gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and comparative anatomy.
• Integrate clinical correlations into anatomy instruction to enhance student clinical reasoning.
• Utilize active-learning strategies, team-based learning, and digital anatomy resources.
• Develop course objectives, assessments, and evaluation tools aligned with program competencies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade written and practical examinations.
• Oversee anatomy laboratory operations, including cadaver procurement, safety compliance, and specimen preparation.
• Collaborate in horizontal and vertical curriculum integration within the DVM curriculum.
• Engage in scholarly activity and research consistent with School expectations.
• Mentor veterinary students in research and professional development.
• Participate in departmental, School, and University committees.
• Contribute to AVMA COE accreditation documentation and compliance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or PhD in Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in gross anatomy and vertebrate morphology.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in teaching.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

Preferences

• Board certification or eligibility (e.g., American College of Veterinary Anatomists).
• Residency training in veterinary anatomy.
• Experience teaching in a veterinary medical curriculum.
• Record of scholarly activity or educational research.
• Experience with AVMA COE accreditation processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in laboratory instruction involving cadaver dissection, including lifting and maneuvering anatomical specimens and laboratory materials.
• Strong computer skills.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Additional Job Details

• Location: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
• Type: Full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position.
• Contract type and working hours: Full-time, 12-month.
• Work location: On campus (UMES).

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

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