Open Rank Professor of Practice - Biomedical Education
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Working Title:

Open Rank Professor of Practice - Biomedical Education

Vet & Biomedical Sciences-0845

F_240201

11/25/2024

01/02/2025

Yes

The School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for an open rank biomedical education professor of practice position. This 12-month (calendar year), non-tenure track appointment, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, will have a 100% teaching apportionment.
The biomedical educator will participate in the University of Nebraska-Iowa State University Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine and will be expected to teach and contribute to Veterinary Anatomy I and II and other basic science and veterinary medicine courses. Courses taught will be appropriate for professional, undergraduate, and graduate students. Specific course assignments may change over time based on SVMBS and CASNR needs. The biomedical educator will also be expected to develop innovative teaching methods; advise/mentor undergraduate, graduate and professional students; and participate in recruitment and retention activities.
The incumbent will be expected to participate in collaborative scholarship within biomedical or veterinary sciences and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning, contributing to the generation of new knowledge in their field. Expectations of this position include communication of scholarly outputs at conferences and meetings and other scholarship (e.g. peer-reviewed publications, textbooks) that contributes to the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR).
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University's N2025 Strategic Plan, every person and every interaction are treated as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

• DVM (or equivalent) or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of study at the time of appointment.
• Experience and qualifications sufficient for appointment at the rank of assistant professor of practice.

• DVM (or equivalent) and a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience and qualifications sufficient for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor of practice.
• Demonstrated success in classroom teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional (i.e. veterinary medicine) level.
• Experience teaching anatomy, including dissection and/or prosection-based laboratories.
• Ability to teach other biomedical courses, such as embryology, histology, and/or neuroanatomy.
• A record of peer reviewed publications relevant to and appropriate for the position.

Lincoln, NE

Click "Apply for this Job" and then "Faculty Application." Complete the application and attach the following documents:

1. A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job; anticipated contributions to service, research, and teaching; and a statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (6-page maximum). See https://ianr.unl.edu/tips-writing-about-commitment-to-deib for guidance in writing this statement.
2. Your curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Jodi Mackin
jmackin1@unl.edu

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

12 Month (Faculty Only)

No

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