Professor of Educational Innovation

Lyon College•Cabot, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine (LCSVM) invites applications for a creative, design- oriented faculty member to help build a new model of veterinary education from the ground up. We are seeking an individual who excels at developing physical and conceptual models, creating hands-on simulation experiences, and guiding students to think like clinical problem-solvers. This role is ideal for someone with a background in biomedical engineering, design, or applied sciences who thrives in a maker space environment and enjoys translating complex biological and clinical concepts into tangible, teachable experiences. This position emphasizes design thinking, prototyping, and experiential learning using models and simulation to help students understand how things work, why they fail, and how to fix them. This faculty member will lead the development of: ● Physical simulation models that replicate clinical conditions, procedures, and physiological principles ● Maker space-driven learning experiences where students build, test, and refine solutions ● Design-based approaches to clinical reasoning, helping students break down and solve complex cases ● Hands-on teaching tools that make veterinary medicine visible, interactive, and intuitive ● The goal is to graduate veterinarians who are not only knowledgeable, but who can think critically, troubleshoot effectively, and adapt in real clinical environments. Why Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine This is a unique opportunity to help create a veterinary program that is hands-on, engaging, and built for how students learn best. At LCSVM, you will: ● Build a maker-driven learning environment from the ground up ● Help students rediscover the joy of learning through doing ● Work in a culture that values creativity, perseverance, and practical problem solving ● Shape graduates who approach veterinary medicine with confidence, curiosity, and capability ● Lifelong learning starts here and you will help bring it to life. This position will be based at the new Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, Arkansas. The LCSVM is co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services (CASS). CASS is a local, state, and national model for shelter medicine, animal welfare, community relations, and education. As a private institution, Lyon College offers advantages of nimbleness in encouraging innovations. The goal is to attract and retain a like-minded faculty comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are inspired to innovate and make teaching and learning fun. All faculty positions will be non-tenure track within a rolling contract system in a flexible environment that rewards creativity, innovation, and risk taking, individually and collectively. Lyon College is a USN&WR “top tier” national liberal arts college and recognized by Forbes as “One of America’s Top Colleges.” Founded in 1872, the College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Arkansas and offers undergraduates exceptional preparation for their post-baccalaureate objectives, particularly in STEM fields, Business, Economics and Accounting, and the Arts. Lyon College has created the Lyon College Institute of Health Sciences, which currently includes the Lyon College School of Dental Health in Little Rock and the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, which is located within the greater metropolitan area of Little Rock. Interested candidates should apply electronically at www.lyon.edu/employment. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Lyon College go to www.lyon.edu. Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in biomedical engineering, engineering, design, education, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in building models, prototypes, or simulation tools
Evidence of applying design thinking or problem-solving frameworks in education or practice

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a maker space, lab, or hands-on learning environment
Background in health sciences education or translating complex biological concepts into teachable formats
Experience mentoring students in design, prototyping, or innovation projects
Record of scholarly or creative activity related to education or applied design

Responsibilities

Simulation & Model Development
Design and build low- to high-fidelity physical models to teach anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical procedures
Develop simulation-based learning experiences that allow students to practice decision- making and technical skills
Use prototyping and iteration to continuously improve educational tools
Maker Space Leadership
Help establish and lead a maker space for veterinary education
Guide students in designing and building models that demonstrate key medical principles
Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on problem-solving
Curriculum Integration
Collaborate with faculty to integrate model-based and simulation-based learning across the curriculum
Teach students structured approaches to clinical problem-solving using design thinking frameworks
Align activities with accreditation standards and educational best practices
Faculty & Student Development
Support faculty in incorporating active, experiential learning strategies
Mentor students in creative inquiry, design, and innovation
Develop assessment methods that measure applied understanding and clinical reasoning
Scholarship & Innovation
Contribute to scholarship in experiential learning, simulation, and design in education
Develop novel, scalable approaches to teaching complex clinical concept
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, education, and veterinary medicine