Assistant/Associate in Simulation-Based Education
About The Position
The Washington State University (WSU) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks to fill an 85% FTE continuous career track assistant or associate professor faculty position as an Educator in Simulation-Based Education (SBE). The successful applicant will join a dedicated team of faculty and staff that prioritizes veterinary student success through active learning in a safe environment. Our SBE program is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and is specifically designed to advance the education of veterinary students and trainees. Instruction in this program involves models, mannequins, task-trainers, trained actors (simulated participants), immersive (total environment) simulation, and technology.
Requirements
- The successful candidate must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD, BVSc) with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
- Applicants must have a commitment to education.
- The successful applicant should be able to effectively communicate and work collegially and collaboratively with people from all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment and relevant ability to foster community outreach, access and engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in teaching in a variety of contexts
- Training in education
- An interest in medical education research
Responsibilities
- Contribute significantly to the day-to-day instruction, assessment, and support of learners in the clinical and professional skills curriculum.
- Provide support to courses and electives who host laboratories in SBE, student club events where indicated, and outreach or continuing education events.
- Conceptualizing and validating models, creation of case materials, and enhancement and expansion of instructional modules.
- Participation in and/or oversight for outreach, tours, and student-led laboratories.
- Role modeling behaviors we expect of our learners and actively contributing to SBE team meetings, programming, and staff development.
- Educators will be actively engaged with student instruction 60-80% of a typical work week with the remaining time devoted to preparation, skill development, service, and other areas of interest.
- Instructional design and enhancement will encompass approximately 10% of efforts, as will promotion and outreach.
- On-going, supported, professional development as an educator is required.
- Educators will have responsibility for supervision, training, and support of peer instructors (DVM students who assist in providing instruction during Clinical Skills Laboratory open sessions).
- Evening and weekend program support is expected on occasion with advanced notice.
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
