Clinical Director Distributed Veterinary Teaching Program DVTP
Clinical Director Distributed Veterinary Teaching Program DVTP
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) seeks applicants for the position of Clinical Director for the Distributed Veterinary Teaching Program (DVTP). The faculty rank will be at the Clinical Assistant Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor level. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing clinical education for veterinary students in a distributed learning environment. The Clinical Director will ensure highquality clinical training maintain strong partnerships with affiliated veterinary instructional partners (AVIPs) and contribute to the advancement of veterinary education at USU.
This role carries a primary emphasis on teaching 75 with service responsibilities comprising 25 of the position. Faculty in this role are expected to engage in highquality instruction curriculum development and student mentorship alongside fulfilling service obligations related to clinical education program administration accreditation compliance and university governance. Additionally this role requires regular travel throughout the state and Intermountain Region and oversight of others travel for frequent onsite inperson and/or remote visits to AVIP sites and preceptors to support student learning ensure clinical training quality and maintain strong partnerships with affiliated instructional partners.
This position is eligible for excellent benefits including paid holidays 22 vacation days/year a 50 undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here:Summary of Benefits.
Responsibilities
Teaching 75
- Develop implement and evaluate clinical curriculum in collaboration with faculty and AVIPs.
- Directly supervise and mentor preceptors who instruct students in clinical practice settings.
- Foster partnerships with AVIPs and external stakeholders to enhance student learning opportunities.
- Facilitate student assessments ensuring consistent and fair evaluation processes.
- Engage in continuous improvement of clinical teaching methodologies and student outcomes.
- Deliver structured didactic and experiential learning components as part of clinical education.
- Maintain currency in veterinary clinical education methodologies and industry best practices.
Service 25
- Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical components of the DVTP ensuring alignment with the Colleges educational goals and accreditation standards.
- Maintain compliance with AVMA COE Accreditation Policies and Procedures.
- Develop and deliver ongoing required training (i.e. annually) to all AVIP preceptors either inperson or via distance delivery.
- Represent the CVM in professional and community interactions.
- Participate in university governance including committee service and administrative duties.
- Support faculty development initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university.
- Engage with industry and community partners to enhance program visibility and impact.
Qualifications
Minimum: Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
- At least 10 years of clinical veterinary experience.
- Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine in any U.S. state.
- Ability to travel frequently to partner clinics and teaching sites.
- Professional demeanor suitable for academic and public interactions.
- Valid drivers license to perform essential job responsibilities such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
- Demonstrated veterinary professional leadership.
- Technological expertise to conduct remote interactions with AVIPs and preceptors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board certification in an AVMArecognized specialty.
- Practice management experience.
- Student teaching experience in veterinary education.
- Familiarity with AVMA COE Accreditation Policy and Procedures.
- Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Additional Qualifications for consideration for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor:
- At least 15 years of clinical veterinary experience.
- Demonstrated academic or leadership experience commensurate with the rank of Associate Clinical Professor as defined by USU Policy.
- Proven track record of contributions to veterinary education clinical practice or administration at a level consistent with associate faculty rank.
Additional Qualifications for consideration for the rank of Clinical Professor:
- At least 20 years of clinical veterinary experience.
- Demonstrated academic or leadership experience commensurate with the rank of Associate Clinical Professor as defined by USU Policy.
- Proven track record of contributions to veterinary education clinical practice or administration at a level consistent with full professor faculty rank.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Applicants should include a documentwith examples of relevant experience in clinical teaching veterinary leadershiip and familiarity with a accrediation processes. Please upload this documentat the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
College/Department Highlights
The Clinical Director Distributed Veterinary Teaching Program (DVTP) will be joining the college at an exciting point of transformation. Currently the USU College of Veterinary Medicine is in its final year of participation in a 22 program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader WashingtonIdahoMontanaUtah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine which provides instruction to 30 students in each class cohort. However in 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full fouryear Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU with the goal of admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah.
The Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to providing toptier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes handson learning innovative teaching methods and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs 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 impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 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 Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
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 or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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