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 first year of the DVM 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 Clinical Anatomy faculty will play a vital role in developing and delivering the first year of the curriculum for the next generation of veterinarians for the state of SC. The Healthy Animal course series is a team-taught course focusing on the normal anatomy, physiology and diagnostic imaging of domestic animal species. Utilizing the classroom, anatomy lab, live animals, simulation models and teaching technology, this faculty member will provide students with applicable and clinically based education in these areas, preparing them to progress into more advanced coursework. Working collaboratively with other faculty and staff, the content in this course series will align with the coursework occurring simultaneously in the Clinical Skills and Professional Development courses in the first year of the DVM program. This faculty member will help ensure students achieve proficiency in all necessary pre-clinical competencies.

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 Foundational Sciences Lead and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Clinical Anatomy Faculty will:

• Create and deliver the multi-modal veterinary anatomy curriculum as delivered in the team-taught Healthy Animal course series, set to begin in Fall of 2026 (pending AVMA COE accreditation).

• Aid in development of the Clemson CVM anatomy lab policies and procedures

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

• Collaborate with other faculty members to ensure integration of knowledge and skills across years and courses

• Actively and effectively engage in student-centered instruction, coaching, and mentorship

• Oversee the responsibilities and activities of the anatomy lab technical staff

• In conjunction with the technical anatomy staff and the facilities manager, ensure the anatomy lab has the equipment and specimens needed to deliver the curriculum effectively and safely.

• Aid in procurement of state-of-the-art teaching equipment, specimens and software for the anatomy curriculum

• Serve on CVM and campus committees as appointed or elected

Additionally, the faculty member 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.

· Participate in research and scholarship initiatives designed to improve educational and professional outcomes.

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