Working/Functional Title
Veterinary Curriculum Specialist
Position Summary
This position will be part of the college’s Academic Programs (AP) team. The veterinary curriculum specialist will work closely with teams of veterinarians, veterinary nurses and assistants, project managers/administrators, curriculum specialists, administrators, coordinators, and assistants, and instructional designers to support refinement and management of curricula in the veterinary health-team programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
In collaboration with faculty and the Academic Programs team, the veterinary curriculum specialist will:
- Support the alignment and continuous improvement of programs and courses with competency-based education, active learning principles, the college’s mission, values, and strategic goals, and external accreditation standards.
- Support the coordination, integration, and continuous improvement of curriculum components, including learning outcomes, content, assignments, and assessments, within and across courses and years.
- Assist in the development of courses and content in support of various veterinary basic science and clinical disciplines and skills in the four-year veterinary curriculum.
- Inform implementation of cutting-edge practices related to competency-based veterinary education, andragogy, faculty development, and student success at MSU CVM through application of best practices and collaboration with experts in relevant fields.
- Initiate and support the creation of documentation required for or relevant to curricular initiatives.
- Generate, analyze, and disseminate data relevant to CVM and veterinary education.
The veterinary curriculum specialist also:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills to build community and trust across departments, units, and other curriculum stakeholders.
- Collaborates with college stakeholders to identify curriculum needs and priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and propose solutions.
- Stays updated on emerging trends in competency-based education, veterinary medicine and veterinary medical education, andragogy, education technology, and related areas.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the CVM Curriculum Committee.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Education, animal health, or closely related
Desired Degree
Other -Licensed Veterinary Technician or Doctor
Minimum Requirements
Successful candidate must have knowledge and experience equivalent to:
- Master’s degree in education, animal health, or a closely related field.
- 2+ years of experience in education, clinical practice, or public practice.
- Proven leadership abilities with an emphasis on success working in a team environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (Nurse) or DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience in developing and delivering veterinary curricula, including didactic and clinical instruction for veterinary medical students.
- Familiarity with learning design principles and methodologies for delivering high-quality educational experiences to adult learners in higher education.
- Familiarity with a learning management system, for example, D2L/Brightspace.
- Track record of success working with higher education and professional program faculty and students.
- Proven ability to drive decision-making through collaboration and consensus-building.
- Experience in community engagement and/or outreach.
- Experience in research methods, academic writing, and qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
- Experience in mentoring and educator development.
Required Application Materials
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent/cover letter
- Listing of three professional references, including names and contact information.
Review of Applications Begins On
02/05/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
CVM.MSU.EDU
Department Statement
CVM Mission:
The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal and protect. We, as a College, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.
CVM Core Value of Diversity:
We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CVM Vision:
The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies and progress.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
