Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of Professional Life Skills

About the role

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as Director of Professional Life Skills. The incumbent will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of a longitudinal curriculum that equips DVM students with the professional competencies needed for ethical, effective and sustainable veterinary careers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Professional Life Skills curriculum across all pre‑clinical years of the DVM program.
• Develop measurable learning objectives aligned with AVMA COE accreditation standards and institutional competencies.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, assessment, and continuous quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate accreditation reporting and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Supervise faculty, staff and teaching assistants involved in the curriculum.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and external partners to integrate communication, ethics, leadership, wellbeing, financial literacy, practice management and career readiness.

Required profile

• Earned doctoral degree (DVM or equivalent) and eligibility for academic appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching, and assessment in higher education or veterinary education.
• Strong record of scholarship, professional service, and leadership in veterinary or related fields.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to student wellbeing.

Required skills

• Curriculum design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of AVMA COE accreditation standards.
• Leadership and project management.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $135,000–$170,000 per year, commensurate with rank and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition remission and generous leave.
• Opportunity to shape a flagship professional curriculum in a growing veterinary school.