Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Clinical Skills)(Oro Valley, AZ)

Partner with faculty and support staff in the design, development, delivery, and refinement of the Clinical Skills course within the pre-clinical veterinary medical doctorate curriculum. Demonstrate clinical skills to students on live animals and models in laboratory teaching settings and provide constructive guidance in real time. Develop rubrics for and assess student learning through objective structured clinical exams (OSCEs) and hands-on skills assignments. Collaborate with faculty leading organ-system block courses to ensure integration of the clinical skills curriculum across the continuum of the program. Deliver curricular content to veterinary students within the CVM vision of inclusive, evidence-based Team-Based Learning and Peer Instruction pedagogy. Contribute to and/or design low-fidelity non-animal teaching tools (models and modules) to maximize student proficiency and competence when it comes to performing techniques or procedures. Contribute to the clinical year training by leveraging experience with canine and feline species to support the development and implementation of opportunities for clinical training in companion animals. Participate in the development or delivery of elective courses (as needed or as time permits) for students with an interest in companion animal practice and assist in identifying and coordinating supporting expertise for the electives. Engage with community members for the organization and maintenance of the pet professor program. Be accessible to the student body for office hours and scheduled meetings to assist students with learning. Engage in ongoing assessment and professional development and participate in programs and professional organizations to facilitate innovation and application of best practices for clinical skills education. Engage in the CVM collegial community, the university community, and the larger global academic community through participation in shared governance, advisory committees, and academic/professional society meetings. Knowledge, Skills Abilities: Commitment to active learning and interest in delivering laboratory sessions that prioritize hands-on activities, intentional repetition, and reflective practice Constructive partnership with others and an eager willingness to take a collaborative approach to the delivery of team-led labs Excellent written and oral communication skills