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Assistant/Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
Department
DeBusk Vet Teaching Center
Position Category
Faculty
Job Description
The Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery faculty member for the
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
will seek to advance the mission of the University in large animal
surgery programs of study. The faculty member shall assist in the
coordination of each large animal surgery program of study in
consultation with the CVM dean and associate/assistant deans and will
assist in the implementation of the plans and decisions of the
University.
Required Qualifications
Veterinary Medical degree
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in large animal surgery and/or specialty board
certification are highly desirable.
Physical Demands
Campus
Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty
Establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the medical education process;
Job Duty
contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM);
Job Duty
promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the CVM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;
Job Duty
maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;
Job Duty
promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech;
Job Duty
maintain up-to-date records of the grades of each student enrolled in his/her courses;
Job Duty
have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture;
Job Duty
carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;
Job Duty
design and present a course, series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions;
Job Duty
prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;
Job Duty
meet classes according to published schedule;
Job Duty
commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity;
Job Duty
provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required;
Job Duty
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites; promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; and
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F01804P
Job Open Date
07/07/2026
Job Close Date
11/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45181
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