Job Description:

Job no: 965124

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine

Department: Veterinary Medicine Dean 10046908

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Veterinary/Animal Care, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

Director of Clinical Skills Education

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Skills Education is a key member of the Academic Programs unit, reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs. The Director of Clinical Skills Education leads the planning, development, and execution of clinical skills activities and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in the preclinical curriculum. In addition, the Director creates meaningful outcome measures for assessment of clinical skills. The Director leads a team including Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Assistants supporting clinical skills instruction and activities. The Director works collaboratively with other veterinarians and faculty engaged in preclinical and clinical education.

The Director also collaborates closely with the Academic Programs team members that oversee course teams and student support, with the Director of Clinical Education, and with the Director of Outcomes Assessment and Continuous Improvement. Initiatives developed and executed by the Director must align with the College Strategic Plan, mission, and values from design through implementation. This position will initially focus on initiatives within the preclinical DVM program with opportunity to expand its scope in the future to include assistance in the clinical year with OSCEs, in-Training Evaluation Reports (ITERs), and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).

The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively:

• Demonstrate veterinary clinical skills applicable in a practice setting.


• Communicate with college leadership and internal and external curriculum stakeholders.


• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.


• Lead and provide guidance and direction for their support team.


• Solve problems and resolve conflicts, including managing sensitive topics and difficult conversations.


• Communicate complex concepts to a broad range of audiences through various media (e.g., professional writing, data reports, presentations, etc.).


• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.


• Prioritize tasks to meet critical deadlines; manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment, including conflict resolution, collaboration, team-building, and diplomatic leadership.


• Maintain confidentiality, apply managerial discretion, and demonstrate situational sensitivity and flexibility.


• Learn, respect, and uphold University and CVM policies and standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, support, and execute clinical skills training in the DVM curriculum in coordination with faculty and staff.


• Develop assessment for clinical skill activities.


• Manage clinical skills facilities: Clinical Skills Lab and college teaching barn


• Coordinate access to practice opportunities for students.


• Coordinate with MSU south campus farms: dairy, swine, beef, poultry, sheep, and horse teaching and research centers.


• Develop and manage end-of-year OSCEs for years 1, 2, and 3 in the DVM curriculum.


• Contribute to the Surgery and Anesthesia course.


• Lead clinical skills and OSCE remediation.


• Provide 4th year student, intern and resident support as needed.


• Manage stations in and access to the Open Access skills lab for all years.


• Lead a support team of veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and veterinary assistants.


• Collaborate closely and effectively with course and student support teams.


• Collaborate closely with the Director of Clinical Education and the Director of Outcomes Assessment and Continuous Improvement.


• Plan and develop evaluation methods for clinical skills and OSCE assessment.


• Review and analyze resources (literature, other schools, local and interprofessional data, etc.) to explore new developments and trends in best practices for clinical skills and OSCE development and assessment.


• Identify and engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop state-of-the-art clinical skills and OSCE development, administration, and assessment.


• Support diversity in the CVM educational experience; foster positive collegial relationships among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.


• Support and engage in equal opportunity employment principles, rules, and regulations, and uphold University DEI principles and hiring practices.


• Sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, diversity, and excellence.


• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned to support the CVM mission.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal and protect. We, as a College, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive
culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.

CVM Core Value of Diversity: We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -DVM or equivalent degree

Desired Degree

Masters -Education or similar discipline

Minimum Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.


• Minimum three years' experience in general practice.


• Experience/training in clinical teaching (e.g. hosted DVM students on externships, mentored DVM students)


• Experience managing budgets.


• Experience managing and mentoring staff.


• Experience managing facilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in mixed-animal practice.


• Master in Education or similar discipline.


• Project Management training and/or certification.

Required Application Materials

(1) curriculum vitae or resume;

(2) a letter of intent, which includes a statement of goals; and

(3) full names and contact information of three individuals acting as references.

Review of Applications Begins On

08/12/2024

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals,backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26 to learn more about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies and progress.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jul 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jul 3, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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