The University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) invites applications for a full-time faculty position as a Professional Skills Educator. Applicants must have a commitment to advancing veterinary education through providing excellence and innovation in evidence-based clinical and professional skills teaching, learning, and assessment.
The successful candidate will join the UF CVM Professional Skills team working under the leadership of the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. The position will be housed under the Small Animal Clinical Sciences department (or other appropriate department per expertise) and report to the SACS department chair. The candidate is expected to provide structure and support for existing Professional Skills Courses throughout Phase 1 (year 1) and Phase 2 (year 2) of the DVM curriculum by teaching in the skills learning sessions, working directly with a broad range of DVM students, and collaborating with various faculty and support staff. The candidate will be the course coordinator for all four semesters of Professional Skills in Phases 1 and 2 of the DVM curriculum and will be expected to organize, create, curate, and deliver content emphasizing evidence-based medicine, problem-oriented clinical medicine, and spectrum of care. Course administrative and management duties will include organizing lab sessions, creating and managing online course content, coordinating with other faculty to deliver sessions, managing the course budgets, and supervising support staff directly involved in the Professional Skills courses. The Professional Skills Educator will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising staff, in addition to encouraging their professional development and overseeing performance management. The Professional Skills courses are primarily delivered in a purpose-built flexible laboratory space, fully equipped to allow for both technical skill development (including low- and high-fidelity models) and communication exercises. A barn located on the main CVM campus, also constructed specifically for instruction and research use, is used for large animal labs.
This position will further develop and contribute to the following threads in the ongoing curriculum redesign process: Spectrum of Care, Personal and Professional Skills, and Evidence-Based Medicine & Problem-Oriented Approach. Current course content themes include basic hands-on technical skills, physical examination, medical records, medical calculations, evidence-based practice and key communication skills and the incumbent in this position will be responsible for adapting the current course content to align with the curricular redesign. The candidate will be expected to foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations and contribute to educational scholarship. The Professional Skills Educator will contribute to the college’s American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation and strategic planning initiatives, in addition to engaging in continuing education to maintain their own competencies and relevancy regarding employment trends.
All applicants for job number 533038 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical, teaching and any research experiences as well as your professional goals, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. These documents must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/533038/lecturersr-lecturer. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Martha Mallicote, Search Committee Chair (mallicotem@ufl.edu). Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. The position is available immediately but negotiable for qualified applicants
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical medicine and would also benefit from a background in academic program administration, clinical teaching, adult education, and assessment. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership, collaborative, and communication skills. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Rank and salary will be based upon the successful candidate’s professional qualifications and experience.
