What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Skills Director position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Dr. Jennifer Rudd, Interim Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, jennifer.rudd@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
TBD
Appointment Length
11 months
Hiring Range
Commensurate with education and experience
Priority Application Date
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a CV, statement of goals/cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
The Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine is requesting applications for the position of Director of the Veterinary Clinical Skills Center. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction in the coordination, instruction, and refinement of a longitudinal clinical skills, clinical reasoning, and communications curriculum for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year DVM students. This program heavily focuses on both companion animal and large animal (production and equine) medicine and skills. Successful applicants must have commitment to advancing veterinary education through providing excellence and innovation in clinical skills teaching, adult learning, and assessment. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, strong collaborative efforts, and be capable of positive, clear, and effective communication. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. A Master’s degree is desirable, but not essential. Applicants must have previous experience in veterinary practice. Prior academic program administration is an asset, as well as familiarity with instructional technology.
The successful candidate will lead a team of four clinical faculty members (two large animal focused and two companion animal focused) and registered technician support staff to support the vision of the program. The Director will lead under the supervision of the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. The position is expected to have a minimum 50% FTE dedicated to the Director responsibilities, and will include an administrative stipend. The remaining FTE may include teaching, scholarship, and clinical service. Opportunity for a tenure track position is possible for an exceptional candidate with a desire for more substantial scholarly activity. Review of applicants for the position will commence immediately, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified.
The Dr. Donald Holmes Clinical Skills Lab is a 2,200 square feet state-of-the-art education and assessment resource featuring a large open lab with flexible workspaces and over 1,000 additional square feet of devoted storage and model workshop areas. High quality audiovisual and lecture capture technology and projectors are included in these spaces for enhanced learning opportunities. Communication rooms are present as well with construction of new, updated communication pods occurring shortly. High and low fidelity models and simulators are available for both small and large animal skills. Additional teaching spaces and facilities are available for skills, including live animal skills, as well.
The Director will be expected to contribute to the college’s American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation and strategic planning initiatives related to the implementation, deliver, and outcomes assessment of teaching and learning. The Director will oversee daily delivery of the program. Additional responsibilities of the Director position will include strategic planning for the laboratory development, ongoing collaboration with faculty and administration to identify curricular needs, oversight of the laboratory budget and inventory, hiring and supervision of support staff, and research. The Director will coordinate with faculty to develop clinical skills content, organize the curriculum, and have an active role in teaching the clinical skills curriculum. The Director is expected to participate in continuing education related to the position in order to maintain innovation and creativity in clinical skills teaching and assessment, and curriculum integration. The successful applicant will focus on evidence-based teaching methods, ideally contributing to educational research and presenting at regional and national meetings where appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- D.V.M.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent with previous experience in veterinary practice
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Background and experience in teaching, student assessment, and instructional administration
Experience with and knowledge of pertinent clinical techniques and general clinical practice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Medical Education or related field
- Experience in the education of veterinary students in clinical settings
- Understanding educational pedagogy as it related to clinical skills, reasoning, and communications instruction and assessment
