Instructor, Veterinary Communications in Professional Excellence (VCPE)

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University is seeking to fill a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Communications. This role, within the Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence (VCPE) team, is open to communication scholars or healthcare professionals with strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, and a passion for student-centered teaching and coaching. The faculty member will collaborate with a two-person faculty team to implement a recognized veterinary communication curriculum alongside instructors, coaches, and simulated clients. The CSU communication curriculum is a model for veterinary colleges nationally and internationally, recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education. Applications must be submitted through Workday by May 25, 2026, 11:59 pm (MST). Work authorization visa sponsorship and a signing bonus may be considered for the selected candidate.

Requirements

Instructor: A master’s degree (MA, MS, or MPH) and applicable experience, or a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM or equivalent, MD, or DNP) in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, or nursing education, learning and development or related field. Equivalent professional training or experience directly applicable to the role will be considered.
Senior Instructor: A master’s degree (MA, MS, or MPH) plus 3 years of applicable experience or a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM or equivalent, MD, or DNP) and applicable experience in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, or nursing education, learning and development or related field, and convincing evidence of achieving excellence as a teacher. Equivalent professional training or experience directly applicable to the role will be considered.
Assistant Professor: Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM or equivalent, MD, or DNP) and completion of specialty board certification or a post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields. Equivalent professional training or experience assessing communication, clinical, or educational outcomes will be considered.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Nice To Haves

Content expertise in provider-patient or veterinarian-client-patient interactions.
Familiarity with experiential learning, adult learning theory, reflective practice, and curriculum or workshop design.
Student and relationship-centered epistemological approach.
Ability to implement existing curriculum infrastructure.
Facilitation skills, communication coaching, or workshop delivery.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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, recruiting coaches and simulated clients.
Communicate with the Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE) regarding the needs for simulated clients and address concerns regarding simulated client performance.
Assist in coordinating additional training courses and workshops, some of which may be held in the evenings or during weekends.
Balance creating a healthy, compassionate, and supportive environment, while setting clear expectations for student accountability.
Collaborate with the VCPE program director to coordinate, instruct, and coach for approximately 5 veterinary communication continuing education workshops annually.
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.
Serve on department, college, and university committees.
Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, individual, corporate, or large practice groups, and veterinary organizations to provide communication training.