Director of Clinical Skills

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Job Title:

Director of Clinical Skills

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Instructional Support

Director of Clinical Skills 

College of Veterinary Medicine 

Position Overview  

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU-CVM) invites applications for a full-time Clinical Track faculty position  to serve as Director of the Veterinary Clinical Skills Program. This role integrates program leadership, administration, and intensive hands-on teaching in clinical and professional skills across the DVM preclinical curriculum.  

The successful candidate will play a central leadership role in advancing excellence, innovation, and scholarship in evidence-based veterinary clinical skills teaching, learning, and assessment, while working directly with students in both simulated and live-animal learning environments.  

This is a predominantly teaching-intensive position with significant administrative and leadership responsibilities. Additional experience with clinical education is highly desired. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, strong collaborative efforts, and be capable of positive clear and effective communication. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Applicants must have previous experience in clinical veterinary practice and would also benefit from a background in clinical teaching, adult education, and assessment. Prior academic program administration is an asset, as well as familiarity with instructional technology including Mediasite, Adobe Creative Cloud programs, Canvas/Instructure, H5P, and Microsoft Office products. Previous experience in creating animal use or human research protocols is an asset.  

The Director will work with a team of veterinary faculty and technicians to ensure cohesiveness of teaching materials, standardization of policies, and integration of the Clinical Skills program throughout the OSU CVM Competency-Based Veterinary Education Curriculum. Day-to-day operations will be managed by the Director of Clinical Skills Operations and their team of Clinical Skills technicians and student workers.  

The Director will join the Professional Programs team, led by the Associate Dean for Education and Student Success, Assistant Dean of Education, the Assistant Dean of Student Success, the Director of Communication and Collaboration, the Office of Education, and the Director of Professional Success. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in an academic department within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The specific departmental home will be determined based on the candidate's expertise, scholarly focus, and alignment with institutional needs. 

Performance Objectives  

Program Leadership and Administration  

• Provide leadership, administration, and strategic direction for the Veterinary Skills Program.  

• Support the Associate Dean for Education and Student success in program management, strategic planning, and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation activities related to teaching, learning, and outcomes assessment.  

• Collaborate with an expert veterinary technical team overseen by a Director of Clinical Skills Operations to ensure consistent day-to-day operations of the Clinical Skills Program.  

• Contribute to college and program-level initiatives related to teaching excellence, student success, and curricular innovation.  

Teaching and Instruction  

• Teach extensively in clinical and professional skills learning sessions, working directly with a diverse cohort of DVM students.  

• Design, implement, and assess hands-on clinical, technical, and professional skills instruction using evidence-based educational practices.  

• Organize and manage laboratory sessions, skills-based assessments, and simulation-based learning experiences.  

• Create, manage, and maintain online and instructional materials in support of skills instruction.  

• Ensure standardization of policies across VMEI-III preclinical years in the Clinical Skills curriculum.  

• Work with OSU CVM faculty to identify and enact remediation plans for students struggling with Clinical Skills in their clinical year.  

Curriculum Development and Collaboration  

• Lead and coordinate faculty in the development and delivery of clinical and professional skills content across the curriculum.  

• Foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration within the college and university.  

• Work closely with other OSU CVM curricular team leads to ensure curriculum alignment.  

• Support and contribute to summer and co-curricular programs emphasizing Spectrum of Care training.  

Scholarship and Professional Engagement  

• Lead the Research in Teaching Committee to support collaboration in educational scholarship.  

• Contribute to educational grant-writing, animal use and human research protocol development, and present educational innovations and outcomes at regional and national veterinary education meetings.  

• Engage in continuous improvement informed by educational research and assessment data. 

Education and Experience Requirements 

Required:  

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree  

• Experience in clinical veterinary practice  

• Strong commitment to excellence in veterinary education  

• Evidence of leadership, collaboration, and effective communication skills  

Desired:  

• Master’s degree (or equivalent training) in education, assessment, or a related field  

• Experience in clinical teaching, adult education, and learner assessment  

• Prior academic program administration or leadership experience  

• Familiarity with instructional technologies (e.g., Mediasite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Carmen/Instructure, Microsoft Office, and related platforms)  

• Experience contributing to outcomes-based curriculum design or assessment  

Additional Information 

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.  

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. 

Additional Information:

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.

Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Additional information regarding this search or the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Erin Runcan at [email protected]. 

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model™ comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.  The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at http://vet.osu.edu   Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors. 

Department Information

The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is organized into three academic departments and nine administrative and service offices. These units work collaboratively to fulfill our mission of providing exceptional veterinary education, advancing animal and human health through research and patient care and serving our community. Our academic departments are the foundation for educating future veterinarians. The Department of Veterinary Biosciences focuses on research, teaching and clinical service in anatomy, clinical and anatomic pathology, infectious diseases and cancer. The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences oversees clinical education and services in our Veterinary Medical Center and focuses on research, publications, and the education of veterinary and graduate students. The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine’s mission is to prevent, control, or eradicate disease; promote sustainable agricultural productivity; and enhance the health of animal and human populations. 

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.  While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available.  More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here. In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC. 
   Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. 

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.   

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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