Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Dentistry) (Part-Time) (Oro Valley, AZ)

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (U of A-CVM), located in Oro Valley, Arizona, invites applications for a faculty position focused on teaching veterinary dentistry within the Doctor of Medicine (DVM) program. We are seeking a veterinarian with clinical and instructional experience in small animal dentistry to design, lead, and expand foundational and elective coursework in this discipline across the pre-clinical curriculum. The U of A-CVM curriculum is organized by organ-system blocks, the successful candidate will collaborate with course leaders to integrate clinically relevant dentistry content that supports the development of day-one-ready veterinarians. This faculty member will deliver hands-on and virtual instruction, develop new learning modules, support continuous curriculum improvement, and serve as faculty advisor for the CVM Dental Club. The position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered team dedicated to preparing career-ready veterinarians through active learning and case-based instruction.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure and selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today's challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver veterinary dentistry content across the DVM curriculum, including both foundational and elective coursework.
• Collaborate closely with faculty and instructional technicians to develop, refine, and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in dentistry.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the CVM's vision of inclusive, evidence-based education that emphasizes Team-Based Learning (TBL), where students take ownership of their learning and classroom time focuses on the collaborative application of knowledge.
• Provide regular out-of-class support through office hours, mentoring, and scheduled meetings to assist a diverse student body in achieving learning outcomes.
• Mentor and support students as the faculty advisor for the CVM Dental Club, fostering professional growth and engagement in dentistry.
• Participate actively in the CVM and university communities through engagement in shared governance, advisory committees, curriculum improvement, and relevant academic or professional societies.

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree (or international equivalent) from an AVMA accredited college of school
• At least five years of clinical experience in veterinary dentistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least eight years clinical practice experience.
• Experience mentoring students, with a preference on mentoring veterinary students.
• Prior experience in an academic veterinary teaching institution.
• Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant specialty such as veterinary dentistry.

Contact Information for Candidates

LeeAnn Kaiser | leeannkaiser@arizona.edu

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include in your application materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. In the Additional Document slot, please submit a Brief (500-word limit) description of philosophy and prior experience teaching and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in academic environments to ensure student success.