lyon
Veterinary Clinical Skills Director
Cabot, Arkansas · Director · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Evaluate and assess student performance in clinical skills, using objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and other competency and outcome assessment tools.
- Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and national regulations regarding animal welfare and teaching practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and oversee the veterinary skills curriculum, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and best practices.
- Develop and maintain clinical skills laboratories, including simulation-based training and live-animal teaching opportunities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate clinical skills training throughout all years of the veterinary program.
- Lead efforts to innovate and enhance clinical skills teaching, including the incorporation of new technologies and teaching methods.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical veterinary practice.
- Experience with innovative technologies and methods, including artificial intelligence.
- Required:
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Arkansas.
- Preferred:
- Prior experience teaching within a veterinary or medical school.
- Advanced training or certification in veterinary education, simulation, or clinical skills assessment.
- MS and/or PhD in veterinary education.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in educational and/or professional settings.
- Demonstrated scholarly activities in education, innovations, entrepreneurship, and/or medical research.
- 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 the advantage 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. 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.
Skills
- Demonstrated record of advancing innovation and creativity in learning and scholarly pursuits.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Record of successfully contributing to collaborative teams.
- Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented success.
- Mentor and train faculty, staff, and teaching assistants involved in clinical skills education.
Benefits
- Teaching activities are related to clinical skills, primary care, and wellness.
- Alternative hiring models including part time, non-benefit eligible positions will be considered.
Company info
- We are seeking an energetic educator who is passionate about excellence in teaching and enthusiastic about helping students thrive.
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