Veterinary Communication Instructor, Sr. or Master Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleVeterinary Communication Instructor, Sr. or Master Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202300385F

Proposed Annual Salary RangeInstructor $102,750 - $113,500, Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor $ $127,100 - $140,350, Master Instructor / Associate Professor $ $157,200 - $170,150

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research5-20%

% Teaching60-70%

% Service25-35%

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/21/2023

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University welcomes applications for a 3-year, 12-month Contract Faculty Appointment in Veterinary Communications at the rank of Instructor, Senior or Master Instructor (Instructor series) or Assistant or Associate Professor (Professorial series). This faculty member will join the Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence ( VCPE ) team. We welcome applications from communication scholars or healthcare professionals with exemplary communication and facilitation skills, passion for student-centered teaching and coaching, and strong interpersonal skills. The faculty member will implement the model veterinary communication curriculum alongside a robust team of instructors, coaches, and simulated clients. The CSU communication curriculum (~~~/) is an internationally recognized model among veterinary colleges and has earned accolades from the American Veterinary Medical Association ( AVMA ) Council on Education.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

Instructor

• A Master's degree (MA, MS, or MPH ) and 3 years of experience, or a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, or nursing education, learning and development or related field. Equivalent professional experience directly applicable to the role will be considered.

Senior Instructor

• A Master's degree (MA, MS, or MPH ) plus eight years of applicable experience or a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) plus five years of applicable experience in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, or nursing education, learning and development or related field, and convincing evidence of achieving excellence as a teacher.

Master Instructor

• A Master's degree (MA, MS, or MPH ) plus thirteen years of applicable experience or a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) plus ten years of experience in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, or nursing education, learning and development, or related field, and sustained record of teaching excellence. Applicants with 5 years of experience at Senior Instructor or Assistant professor ranks will also be considered. applicable

Assistant Professor

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) and completion of specialty board certification or a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields. Equivalent experience assessing communication, clinical, or educational outcomes will be considered.

Associate Professor

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) and completion of specialty board certification plus five years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent, and nationally recognition for their research scholarship and expertise in their professional field.

Preferred Job Qualifications

All Ranks

• Content expertise in provider-patient or veterinarian-client-patient interactions.

• Familiarity with experiential learning, adult learning theory, reflective practice, and curriculum or workshop design.

• Student and relationship-centered epistemological approach.

• Ability to implement an existing curriculum infrastructure.

• Facilitation skills, communication coaching, or workshop delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Senior or Master Instructor

• Strong instructional record based on student, participant, or peer evaluations.

Assistant or Associate Professor

• Strong instructional record based on student, participant, or peer evaluations.

• Evidence of collaboration in research projects, grant writing, and building partnerships.

• Publications in communication, education, or related fields.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will need to supply a CV and a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications and your commitment to diversity and inclusion, teaching or coaching philosophy statement, a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (describing how you incorporate diversity into your teaching, research, and/or service), and names and contact information for three references. Please also indicate which rank and series (Instructor or Professorial) you would like to be considered for. You may also elect that you would like to be considered broadly. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note finalist candidates will be asked to provide additional evaluation materials.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted through the CSU Job Website by 11:59pm ( MST ) on 11/21/2023. Email or mail-in applications will not be accepted. This position will be open until filled.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (~~~/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (~~~) .

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Search ContactSavannah Martin, ~~~

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM ) Student Communication Coursework

• Collaborate with the VCPE team to provide instruction as the course coordinator, instructor, or coach in the communication curriculum.

• Collaborate in implementing and advancing the communication curriculum for in-house and University of Alaska Fairbanks DVM students.

• Assist in preparing course materials, recruiting coaches and simulated clients. This includes communicating with the Center for Advancing Professional Excellence ( CAPE ) regarding the needs for simulated clients, and should concerns arise regarding simulated client performance.

• Assist in coordinating additional training courses and workshops, some of which may be held on evenings or weekends.

• Balance creating a healthy, compassionate, and supportive environment, while setting clear expectations for student accountability.

Percentage Of Time60-70%

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

Continuing Education (FRANK® and Communication Coaching Skills Workshops)

• Collaborate with the VCPE program director to coordinate, instruct, and coach for approximately 5 veterinary communication continuing education workshops annually. Some workshops are hosted in the evening or on weekends.

• Deliver professional development workshops for veterinary faculty, practitioner coaches, and simulated clients. Provide continued support, feedback, and sustain relationships with communication coaches and simulated clients.

Committee Service

• Serve on department, college, and university committees.

Consulting

• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, individual, corporate, or large practice groups, and veterinary organizations to provide communication training.

Percentage Of Time25-35%

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

Research

• Apply for internal or external (e.g., industry partner) education or research grants, to support investigational efforts.

• Contribute to peer-reviewed literature on communication, education, or related fields.

• Present at communication, education, or related field conferences.

• Collaborate with colleagues in communication, education, and related fields within and outside of Colorado State University.

Percentage Of Time5-20%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Optional Documents