Open Rank/Open Tenure - Small Animal Educator, Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
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Open Rank/Open Tenure - Small Animal Educator, Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Clemson University: Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: CVM - COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE HUB(001184) BLDG001184
Open Date: Sep 22, 2026
Description
The Clemson University Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM) is seeking applicants for several full-time positions to serve as Small Animal Educators. These faculty positions will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Clemson DVM curriculum (https://www.clemson.edu/veterinary-medicine/students/curriculum.html). The successful candidates will have a primary instructional role in developing and delivering small animal medicine and / or surgery content in the integrated Clemson DVM curriculum. These faculty members will teach with a dynamic, collaborative team consisting of experienced general practice clinicians, boarded specialists, and education specialists. The small animal medicine and surgery course series is designed to be an integrated, systems-based approach for conditions common to small animal general practice. This role is designed to attract outstanding educators and experienced clinicians who are passionate about teaching diagnostic medicine and small animal surgery in a practical, integrated fashion. Board certification in small animal internal medicine, small animal surgery, or ABVP certification is encouraged but not required. The Clemson DVM curriculum is based upon integrative, collaborative team teaching in which faculty with varying backgrounds can work together to offer students an inclusive and innovative learning environment. The Small Animal Educators will collaborate with our other teaching faculty to facilitate vertical and horizontal integration for the delivery of core small animal internal medicine and surgery principles. Utilizing state of the art classrooms and teaching technology, this faculty member will be asked to adopt an integrated educational approach to provide students with a strong foundation of cognitive, clinical, and professional competencies in preparation for entry into the partially distributive model of clinical training in the fourth year. This position will consist primarily of didactic and small group instruction, along with some instruction in teaching laboratories. While the PCVM will not have a specialty referral hospital, it will have a fully staffed Community Practice as well as a robust Shelter Medicine spay-neuter program. The Small Animal Educators will work closely with the Community Practice and Shelter Medicine clinicians to integrate classroom concepts that translate seamlessly into real world experiences. A clinical service commitment is not required; however, interested individuals are encouraged to engage in teaching activities in our Community Practice. Additionally, these faculty members will engage in scholarly activity, which can include curriculum development, programmatic or curricular assessment, scholarship of teaching and learning, and other similar activities. Finally, a hybrid academic appointment will be considered for a boarded small animal specialist (internal medicine and / or surgery). If desired, this individual may seek a combination of a part-time academic appointment at Clemson while also having a part-time position in private referral practice. The possibility of a 9-month to 12-month contract are options that can be discussed with the Department Chair. Overview of Clemson and the PCVM 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 $900M. Clemson University maintains its status as an R1 Carnegie Research Institution while maintaining a strong focus on undergraduate education. The PCVM is currently seeking accreditation by the American Veterinary Medicine Association-Council on Education to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree to approximately 80 students per cohort which started in August 2026). The PCVM plans to utilize a partial distributive model of clinical training for students. Its brand-new state of the art 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 PCVM was named as a strategic priority for the university, demonstrating the importance of the new college to the future of the university and the state. We are 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 and Clinical Skills Leads, the small animal medicine educator will: Create and deliver the small animal content in the team-taught systems-based courses in the curriculum. Participate in teaching laboratories as agreed upon with colleagues and the department chair 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. Collaborate closely with the Clemson University Community Practice and with our partner clinics. Serve on PCVM and campus committees as an appointed or elected member. Additionally, the faculty member must have the ability to: Emulate our PCVM cultural values including integrity, authenticity, respect, welcoming, trust, and collaboration. 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).
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong foundation in small animal practice and the ability to teach clinical skills to veterinary students in classroom and laboratory/skills settings
- Board certification is not required; board-eligible/board-certified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Commitment to excellence and creativity in education.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina and ability to obtain a DEA license.
Preferred qualifications include:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in veterinary medicine or education.
- Experience in clinical skills education, simulation pedagogy, and/or competency-based assessment.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring learners (students, interns, residents, or technicians).
- Board certification or residency training in small animal medicine (ACVIM, ECVIM), small animal surgery (ACVS, ECVS) or American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).
Application Instructions
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested parties must apply electronically in Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/194184
and submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by 10/23/26 to assure full consideration.
For questions regarding this position, please email Dr. Jonathan Fogle at fogle7@clemson.edu
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/194184
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Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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