Instructor: Clinical Skills

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor: Clinical Skills position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students leading to DVM, MS and PhD degrees, operates both a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital (VTH), and a State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $36 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents. The purpose of this position is to plan, conduct, assess and refine lectures and practical laboratories teaching clinical skills to veterinary students through experiential learning. The Department currently runs six distinct Clinical Skills courses each year over the three academic terms, and a variety of advanced courses. These provide training in a variety of clinical skills using lectures, live animals, animal tissues, inanimate models and various supplies and medical instruments, and are designed to meet curricular goals. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching in these courses, maintaining teaching laboratory facilities, supplies and equipment and ensuring compliance with appropriate safety and animal care protocols. This position contributes to the teaching mission of the Department, College and University by training future veterinarians.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• 3 years of clinical experience in Small (dog, cat) or Large (ruminant, horse) Animal veterinary care, particular in primary care.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a broader range of species
• Teaching experience
• Experience in laboratory management, equipment supply procurement, record keeping and spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting Clinical Skills Laboratories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level