AAR: Assistant Professor - VCPE

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University welcomes applications for a 12-month Tenure-Track Faculty Appointment in Veterinary Communication at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek applications from communication scholars or healthcare professionals with exemplary communication and facilitation skills, passion for student-centered teaching and coaching, a record of health communication research and publication, and strong interpersonal skills. This faculty member will join the Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence (VCPE) team. The faculty members will implement and evolve the model veterinary communication curriculum alongside a robust team of instructors, coaches, and simulated clients. The CSU communication curriculum (https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vcpe/dvm-communication-curriculum/) is an internationally recognized model among veterinary colleges and received accolades from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education. Additionally valued is the faculty member’s contribution of qualitative or quantitative veterinary communication-related research to advance a burgeoning field. A signing bonus may be considered for eligible successful candidates.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the relevant discipline
• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM, MD, or DNP)
• Completion of specialty board certification or a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields. Equivalent experience assessing communication, clinical, or educational outcomes will be considered.
• Evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (e.g., publications, presentations, grant activity).
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Nice To Haves

• Content expertise in veterinarian-client-patient or provider-patient interactions.
• Familiarity with experiential learning, adult learning theory, reflective practice, and curriculum or workshop design.
• Student and relationship-centered epistemological approach.
• Commitment and ability to implement an existing curriculum infrastructure.
• Facilitation skills, communication coaching, or workshop delivery.
• Strong instructional record based on student, participant, or peer evaluations.
• Qualitative or quantitative communication research experience.
• Evidence of collaboration in research projects, grant writing, and building partnerships.
• Publication history in health communication, education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including course and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with the VCPE team to provide instruction as the course coordinator, instructor, or coach in the communication curriculum.
• Collaborate in implementing and advancing the communication curriculum for in-house and University of Alaska Fairbanks DVM students.
• Assist in preparing course materials and recruiting and training coaches and simulated clients. This includes communicating with the Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE) regarding the needs for simulated clients and addressing concerns regarding simulated client performance.
• Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
• Conduct qualitative or quantitative health communication research.
• Apply for internal or external (e.g., industry partner) education or research grants to support investigational efforts.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• Coordinate, instruct, and coach for approximately 5 veterinary communication continuing education workshops annually. Some workshops are hosted in the evening or on weekends.
• Deliver professional development workshops for veterinary faculty, practitioner coaches, and simulated clients.
• Provide continued support, feedback, and sustain relationships with communication coaches and simulated clients.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees