Director of Veterinary Junior Surgical Education

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) at Rowan University invites applications for the position of Director of Veterinary Junior Surgical Education. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the school's signature hands-on educational experiences and help shape the next generation of veterinarians through innovative, competency-based surgical training.

As one of the nation's newest veterinary schools, SSVM is redefining veterinary education through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our state-of-the-art Veterinary Teaching Hospital is thriving with a growing caseload, expanding specialty services, and a highly collaborative faculty dedicated to preparing practice-ready graduates. The Director of Veterinary Junior Surgical Education will play a central role in developing and delivering a comprehensive surgical curriculum that provides students with meaningful clinical experiences while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, biosecurity, and animal welfare.

If you are passionate about teaching, mentoring students, and advancing veterinary surgical education, we invite you to join us in building one of the country's most innovative veterinary programs.

The Director of Veterinary Junior Surgical Education provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the third-year junior surgery curriculum. Working collaboratively with faculty, veterinary nurses, staff, and external partners, this individual will oversee all aspects of the junior surgical program, ensuring students develop essential surgical competencies through hands-on learning experiences.

The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, instructional excellence, operational coordination, external partnerships, and oversight of patient care associated with junior surgery laboratories. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys developing innovative learning experiences while fostering student confidence, professionalism, and technical proficiency.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University is one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine and is committed to advancing veterinary education, patient care, research, and community engagement.

Since welcoming its inaugural DVM class in 2025 and second class in 2026, SSVM has experienced rapid growth and continues to expand its academic programs, clinical services, research enterprise, and faculty.

• Coordinate and oversee the third-year surgical skills and surgery curriculum.
• Ensure learning objectives align with institutional competencies and accreditation standards.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve instructional materials, laboratory exercises, and student assessments.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate surgical principles throughout the curriculum.
• Monitor student performance and identify opportunities to enhance learning outcomes.

• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation for junior surgery curriculum.
• Work closely with faculty, veterinary nurses, and support staff to ensure efficient course delivery.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and educational protocols that support consistency and quality.
• Maintain appropriate equipment, supplies, and instructional resources required for laboratory and surgical training.

• Serve as the primary liaison with external organizations and clinical partners that provide student surgical opportunities for junior surgery labs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative agreements with external partners to ensure student learning experiences are met.
• Ensure junior surgery curriculum meets educational objectives, animal welfare standards, and institutional expectations.

• Develop and implement biosecurity protocols for all junior surgical activities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, animal welfare standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Establish processes for patient intake, perioperative care, and postoperative follow-up for junior surgery patients.
• Monitor surgical outcomes and assist in quality improvement initiatives related to student junior surgical training.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to ensure appropriate case management and continuity of care.

• Provide instruction in surgical principles, aseptic technique, perioperative patient management, and clinical decision-making within the junior surgery curriculum.
• Mentor students in the development of technical surgical skills and professional competencies.
• Support faculty development and instructional consistency within the surgical curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• DVM (or equivalent veterinary degree).
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

• Experience in small animal surgery, surgical instruction, or clinical skills education.
• Board certification or advanced training in surgery or a related discipline.
• Experience with veterinary curriculum development or educational program leadership.
• Knowledge of veterinary biosecurity and perioperative patient management.
• Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with external veterinary organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational innovation, mentorship, and student success.

This is an open-rank faculty appointment (Instructor through Full Professor) available on either the Clinical Track or Tenure Track, depending on qualifications, experience, and professional goals. Faculty rank and appointment track will be determined at the time of appointment.

Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, SSVM offers convenient access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more than 130 miles of Atlantic coastline.

The region offers affordable communities, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, wineries, beaches, hiking, and a high quality of life for individuals and families.

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified R2 public research institution and one of the nation's fastest-growing public research universities. Serving more than 23,000 students across multiple campuses, Rowan is nationally recognized for innovation, affordability, research excellence, and public-private partnerships. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Rowan University's Glassboro campus. The School's 167,000-square-foot academic and clinical complex includes modern instructional space, a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and research facilities supporting education, discovery, and patient care.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Rowan University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. As a public institution, Rowan employees may also be eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

• Position posting will be active until the job is filled.  

Advertised: Oct 8 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 31 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time

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