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, 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.

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 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: (Qualifications)
• 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

Department

UMES-SVM- School of Veterinary Medicine

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$130,000 - $155,000

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.