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 high-quality 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 high-quality 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, in-person, 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 2024-2025.
ResponsibilitiesTeaching (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 College’s educational goals and accreditation standards.Maintain compliance with AVMA COE Accreditation Policies and Procedures.Develop and deliver on-going required training (i.e., annually) to all AVIP preceptors, either in-person 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. QualificationsMinimum: 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 driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materialsDemonstrated veterinary professional leadership.Technological expertise to conduct remote interactions with AVIPs and preceptors.Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification in an AVMA-recognized 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 DocumentsAlong 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 document with examples of relevant experience in clinical teaching, veterinary leadershiip, and familiarity with a accrediation processes. Please upload this document at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate ProfileCover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees 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 HighlightsThe 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 "2+2" program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (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 four-year 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 top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on 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.
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