The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences VCLS in the College of Veterinary Medicine CVM at Utah State University USU is seeking applicants for a FY 12month 10 FTE Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Professional Skills Instruction position nontenure track with an assignment of 95 teaching and 5 serviceThis candidate will play a pivotal role in introducing students to the knowledge skills attitudes and behaviors tied to the development of their professional identity as future veterinarians The candidate is expected to work with the team to design develop and deliver handson professional skillsrelated courses in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM degree curriculum that centers around three programmatic learning outcomes for studentsCommunication and collaborationPractice management and leadership skillsDevelopment of a strong professional identity and behaviors expected of a veterinarianThe professional skills program also plays a supportive role in clinical reasoning and evidence based veterinary medicine Course development is intended to support the spectrum of new graduate competencies that includes relationshipcentered clinical communication personal and business finance resilience strategies ethical decision making professionalism and more The candidate will join the professional skills team and contribute to the continued development and implementation of the curriculum Responsibilities Position Responsibilities for TeachingDevelop and deliver professional skillsrelated content and courses in the DVM degree curriculumDevelop and deliver innovative teaching methodologies assessment tools and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary studentsrsquo professional skills integration and proficiencyContribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertisePosition Responsibilities for ServiceContribute to the department college university and profession through service eg serve on graduate student curriculum hiring and admissions committees Qualifications Minimum QualificationsDVM or equivalent degreeExperience teaching professional skills to veterinary students or at least 5 years experience in veterinary practice managementExcellent communication and collaboration skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative settingTo be considered for the rank of Professional Practice Associate Professor you must possess all the minimum qualifications plusDemonstrated ability to design and successfully implement professional skills curricula in a DVM degree programDemonstrated ability to publish refereed scientificeducational researchDemonstrated ability to acquire extramural funding and publish scholarship in peerreviewed scientific outletsPreferred QualificationsExperience teaching professional skills to veterinary studentsFormal Business management training Required Documents Along with the online application please attachResumeCV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under ldquoResumeCVrdquoCover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under ldquoDocuments 110rdquoTeaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under ldquoDocuments 110rdquoContact Information for Professional References to be typed at the beginning of the applicationnbspnbspDocument size may not exceed 10 MB Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather andor contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changesnbspnbsp CollegeDepartment Highlights In 2022 the State of Utah approved the establishment of a full 4year DVM degree program we have received our Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA COE and our inaugural class of 40 students began Fall of 2025 The subsequent classes will is targeted to be 80 students starting Fall of 2026 This position offers multiple opportunities for professional development in instruction curriculum design and innovative teaching methods Current teaching methods for professional skills include TeamBased learning Communication Simulations discussion courses with supplementary didactic teachingnbspThis position is eligible for excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays up to 22 days of paid leave up to 12 days of sick leave per year a 50 undergraduate and graduate MS and PhD tuition reduction for employees and dependents competitive health benefits packages and a generous retirement contribution View more information hereUtah State University is a premier land and spacegrant institution committed to excellence access and inclusion It is located in Logan Utah in the heart of Cache Valley in Northern Utah The area is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities University Highlights Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahrsquos premier landgrant public service university As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impactnbspUSU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atnbsplocations throughout the statenbspUtah Statersquos 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the statenbspCompeting at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in the 20262027 seasonnbspThe Aggiesrsquo longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regularseason and tournament championships in womenrsquos volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womenrsquos soccer conference championships and a firstever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievementnbspUtah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willnbspchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and servicenbspWe believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successfulnbspForbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namednbspUtah State the best employer in Utahnbspin 2023nbspLearn morenbspabout USUnbspnbspThe university provides anbspDual Career Assistance Programnbspto support careers for partners who are also seeking employmentnbspAdditionallynbspUSU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universityrsquos ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435 7970122 ornbsphrusuedunbspnbspupdated 122025 Notice of Nondiscrimination In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local lawnbspUtah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local lawnbspUtah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilitiesnbspIn all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sexsegregated spaces nbspThe following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations andor USUrsquos nondiscrimination policiesnbspMatthew PinnerExecutive Director Civil Rights Title IX Officematthewpinnerusuedu4357971266 Old Main Rm 401D1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322nbspCody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinator codycarmichaelusuedu4357971266 Old Main Rm 402D1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322nbspFor further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit crtixusuedu or contact nbspUS Department of Education Denver Regional Office3038445695 OCRDenveredgovnbspUS Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights8004213481 nbsp OCRedgovnbspupdated 102025
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