Spectrum of Care Curriculum Coordinator

University of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

65d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Spectrum of Care (SOC) Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SOC-integrated curriculum within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. This position requires expertise in educational program development, assessment strategies, and competency-based veterinary education. The Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and administrators to ensure that the SOC curriculum aligns with best practices in instructional design and assessment while preparing students to deliver client-centered, cost-sensitive, and resource-appropriate veterinary care. This is a 2-year, grant funded position. The role requires independent decision-making and leadership in program development, assessment, and faculty collaboration, with minimal oversight. The Coordinator will also manage large-scale educational initiatives, ensuring that teaching methods, learning outcomes, and evaluation processes align with the Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) framework and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).

Requirements

BA/BS in education, curriculum development, instructional design, veterinary sciences, or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of related experience.
Expertise in competency-based education, instructional design, and assessment methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale curriculum initiatives and faculty training programs.
Experience using educational assessment tools, data analysis techniques, and evaluation frameworks.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional coordination, or program assessment in higher education.
Familiarity with veterinary medical education, Spectrum of Care principles, and competency-based veterinary education (CBVE).
Experience in health professions education or instructional design within a STEM-related discipline.
Background in business, practice management, or veterinary economics, particularly as they relate to affordable veterinary care models.
Strong project management skills with the ability to independently execute complex educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee the integration of Spectrum of Care principles into preclinical and clinical courses, ensuring consistency across the DVM curriculum.
Lead programmatic revisions to align with competency-based education standards and develop new case-based learning modules, skill-building activities, and assessment tools.
Provide expert consultation to faculty on curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and evaluation frameworks to improve student learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain reference materials, instructional guides, and evaluation rubrics for faculty implementing SOC-focused coursework.
Define and standardize benchmarks and proficiency measures to assess student achievement and competency development.
Implement programmatic assessment strategies, ensuring that student progress aligns with learning objectives and accreditation requirements.
Develop learner assessments, milestone markers, and structured evaluations to track competency development across different curriculum stages.
Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts to measure the effectiveness of SOC integration within the DVM curriculum.
Collaborate with faculty and leadership teams to make data-driven recommendations for curriculum improvements and program expansion.
Serve as the primary curriculum liaison between faculty, clinicians, and students to ensure a consistent and high-quality learning experience.
Develop and lead faculty training workshops focused on curriculum design, student assessment, and competency-based veterinary education.
Provide guidance to students and faculty on practice management, veterinary economics, and communication strategies related to SOC.
Support faculty in designing and implementing new SOC-based rotations and clerkships, including rural medicine, shelter medicine, and community-based experiences.
Oversee large-scale curriculum development projects, ensuring alignment with College of Veterinary Medicine goals and accreditation standards.
Stay current with emerging trends in veterinary education, curriculum assessment, and SOC-related research to inform program improvements.
Lead committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives to expand SOC principles throughout the veterinary education framework.

Benefits

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area