The new Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position to lead the development and implementation of the DVM Foundational Sciences curriculum. The primary responsibilities of this position are focused on teaching and service with substantial opportunities for research and scholarship if desired. Academic rank would be commensurate with experience.

The Foundational Sciences Lead will play a vital role in developing and delivering the curriculum for the next generation of veterinarians for the state of SC. The Foundational Sciences unit will be taught across the first 3 years of the program and is designed to provide Clemson DVM students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent and confident veterinarian. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, the individual in this position will be responsible for guiding faculty in the creation, integration, organization, implementation, and evaluation of courses in the Foundational Sciences unit. This unit of study encompasses the team-taught systems-based courses (The Healthy Animal and The Diseased Animal), the courses that cover specific focus areas, as well as core medical and surgical didactic courses. This faculty member will work closely with the unit leads for Clinical Skills and Professional Development, ensuring students achieve proficiency in all necessary competencies before progressing to the partially distributive clinical year of the curriculum.

Information about the proposed curriculum is available here – https://www.clemson.edu/veterinary-medicine/students/curriculum.html

Overview of Clemson and the CVM

Located in South Carolina’s beautiful and fast-growing upstate, Clemson University is the land-grant university of South Carolina and ranks among the country’s top 50 national public universities in the U.S. News & World Report. The University has nearly 23,400 students (including nearly 18,600 undergraduates) who can select from 80 undergraduate and 110 graduate degree programs. Clemson employs over 1,150 full-time faculty and has an annual budget expenditure of over $900 million. Clemson University maintains its status as an R1 research university while maintaining a strong focus on undergraduate education.

The CVM is currently seeking accreditation by the American Veterinary Medicine Association to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree to approximately 80 students per cohort starting in 2026 (pending approval). The CVM plans to utilize a partial distributive model of education for students’ fourth year clinical experience. Its brand-new state of the art main campus will reside in Pendleton, SC, near the T. Ed Garrison Arena, will house research and teaching labs, and utilize both ambulatory services as well as teaching sites at the Clemson University Equine Center, Lamaster Dairy Cattle Center, and other locations for education in the field.

In 2023, the Board of Trustees approved Clemson Elevate, the university’s new strategic plan. Clemson Elevate is built on 3 pillars: deliver the #1 student experience, double research by 2035, and transform lives statewide and beyond. The College of Veterinary Medicine was named in Clemson Elevate as a strategic priority for the university, demonstrating the importance of the new college to the future of the university and the state. It’s never been a better time to come to South Carolina for veterinary medical education, and we’re excited to attract a team of top talent as we build the new college.

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Department Chair and working closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Foundational Sciences Lead will:

• Create and deliver the Foundational Sciences curriculum.

• Develop assessment strategies in alignment with the overall competency-based curriculum.

• Collaborate with other unit leads to ensure integration of knowledge and skills across courses and years.

• Oversee the management and collection of data essential for academic planning, program assessment, and program improvement.

• Lead research and scholarship initiatives designed to improve educational outcomes in students.

• Organize and train faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to deliver content and provide assessments.

• Serve on CVM and campus committees as appointed or elected.

Additionally, the Foundational Sciences Lead must have the ability to:

· Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and function independently with limited supervision and guidance.

· Work in partnership with faculty and staff across multiple disciplines and functions across the college and university.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the core values of Clemson University and specifically to community, engagement, belonging and accessibility (CEBA).