Posting Detail Information

Working TitlePrimary Care Clinical Educator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401857AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib IV

Number of Vacancies2

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$110,000 - $130,000 with benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employee 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/02/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Themissionof the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. Ourvisionis to advance spectrum of care medicine by integrating world-class patient care with leadership in veterinary education and scientific discovery.

DVM Program

The CSU DVM program is ranked 2nd in the nation byUS News and World Report, and the CVMBS is ranked 2nd for federal research funding by Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Fort Collins is a beautiful, family-friendly, and entrepreneurial college town with a population of 160,000 on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains 65 miles north of Denver. Boasting 300 average days of sunshine annually, Fort Collins was ranked as a “best town ever” byOutside Magazinein 2017, the 3rd healthiest midsize city byGallupin 2014, and America’s most satisfied city byTime Magazinein 2014.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do

• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard

• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others

• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them

• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 192 hours of annual leave annually, 120 hours of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays annually (assignments less than full-time but at least half-time (0.5) earn a prorated amount of leave based on their full-time equivalent ( FTE )).

• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

• Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

• Community Discounts

• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

Shape the Future of Veterinary Care: Become a Primary Care Clinical Educator!

Do you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to advancing veterinary medicine? The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ( CVMBS ) at Colorado State University is seeking dynamic Primary Care Clinical Educators to guide and mentor the next generation of veterinary professionals. In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead hands-on training, share your expertise, and foster excellence in patient care. If you’re ready to inspire and make a lasting impact in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want you to be part of our team!

The Veterinary Health System ( VHS ) at Colorado State University ( CSU ) seeks applications for a Primary Care Clinical Educator to join the expanding Primary Care (aka Community Practice) staff. We are looking for someone passionate about DVM student instruction combined with experience and expertise in clinical small animal practice and preventive care education. This position will directly support the teaching and service roles of the Primary Care Service, whose practice model is centered on providing medical and surgical care to clientele with varying financial capabilities and philosophies while maintaining a profitable practice model. Teaching roles include clinical oversight and instruction of third- and fourth-year veterinary students in the Primary Care Clinic ( PCC ), hands-on clinical and technical skill development in the Veterinary Doctoring laboratories, coaching and facilitation in the Culture, Advocacy, Leadership, and Livelihood ( CALL ), Communication, and Spectrum of Care (SoC) curricula. Instruction and clinical service will be shared among the team members in the Primary Care Service. This position combines clinical first opinion practice with veterinary primary care education and professional skills development.

These expanding positions will support the development and launch of the new DVM Curriculum and the opening of the new PCC in 2026. The PCC will function as a standalone, state-of-the-art, clinical training center with 14 examination rooms, 3 treatment areas, dentistry and surgical suites, and dedicated student, doctor, and technician work rooms. Ultimately, eight PCC educators will work together to fulfill the goals associated with the new facility and curriculum model.

The CSU PCC serves as a respectful, supportive, and teaching-focused environment. Simulating a private general practice, activities within the PCC will empower veterinary students in their role as primary care veterinarians practicing across a SoC, while also serving as active community partners in animal and human health. The students will rotate through medicine, surgery, dentistry, unscheduled, and outreach services housed within the PCC . Students serve as veterinarians, with individualized oversight and guidance provided by staff and faculty.

The PCC within the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( JLV - VTH ) creates learning opportunities for third- and fourth-year veterinary students to:

• Provide hands-on, real-world, first opinion companion animal veterinary training

• Develop students’ proficiency in client communication in a relationship-centric practice

• Manage preventive animal healthcare at all life stages

• Develop students’ skills in delegation and interprofessional teamwork

• Provide opportunities to apply veterinary business and practice management skills

• Build student proficiency in offering a range of medically and situationally appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic options

• Deliver care in a sustainable manner by recognizing the environmental, social, and economic impact of their work

• Promote partnerships between the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ( CVMBS ) and local communities

Primary care faculty will play integral roles as educators in the new curriculum, which incorporates SoC philosophies:

• The Veterinary Doctoring program includes weekly laboratories within the first three years of the DVM curriculum. Students will receive training in hands-on veterinary care including animal handling, physical assessment, technical skills, surgical skills, and diagnostic and treatment techniques.

• The CSU Communication curriculum is based on a world-renowned model among veterinary colleges and was bestowed accolades from the American Veterinary Medical Association ( AVMA ) Council on Education. Currently, CSU veterinary students receive 57 hours of highly experiential communication education integrated throughout the curriculum. Students engage with simulated clients (i.e., actor-educators), receive feedback from peers and “clients”, and reflect on video recordings of their performance. The Communication curriculum culminates in video review rounds and in-the-moment coaching during the Primary Care rotation in the context of real veterinary student-client interactions.

• The CALL veterinary professionalism curriculum includes such topics as professional identity; ethics; jurisprudence; justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; wellbeing; financial acumen; career exploration; and professional advocacy. Three dedicated hours of instruction are designated each week in the first- and second-year curriculum and involve a diverse and large group of internal and external participants.

• The SoC Medicine course will occur in the third year and focuses on applying lessons learned from the preceding curriculum within the context of real-world practice, incorporating financial, ethical, cultural, and accessibility considerations into each case scenario.

This position reports to the Medical Director of Companion Animal Spectrum of Care Services and a designee by the Associate Dean for Veterinary Academic and Student Affairs.

Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

A combination of signing bonus and relocation expenses may be considered for eligible and successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree is required

• Three years of experience in small animal clinical practice

• Eligibility to obtain an active academic veterinary license and USDA accreditation in the state of Colorado

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent veterinary service across a SoC, with the capability to translate different levels of care into financially viable offerings for patients and clients

• Demonstrated practice experience in offering a range of medically and situationally appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic options

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, receptivity to feedback, and service orientation

• Ability to make decisions and to work independently while possessing receptivity to feedback

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Greater than five years of experience in small animal clinical practice or American Board of Veterinary Practitioner ( ABVP ) or other relevant board certification

• Demonstrated positive impact through teaching in a veterinary program or other higher education context

• Demonstrated ability in experiential learning, adult learning theory, and curriculum design

• Advanced training or experience in clinical or professional skills development

• Advanced training or experience in veterinary or medical communication

• Content expertise in SoC, preventive care, clinical skills, professionalism, and/or communication topics

• Companion zoological mammal (e.g. rabbit, rodent, ferret) husbandry and basic medicine and surgery

• Small group instructional, facilitation, or coaching experience

• Demonstrable practice management skills and business experience

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Interest or experience in applied research centered on best practices in SoC

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and educational learning management systems

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryClinical Service, Teaching & Advising

Duty/Responsibility

DVM Student Primary Care Instruction

• Provide clinical instruction and support emphasizing Spectrum of Care to third- and fourth year DVM students as they participate in the Primary Care Program for 30 weeks per year

• Provide instruction in first- and second-year courses in accordance with expertise

• Provide timely, individualized, and actionable student evaluations and point-in-time feedback

• Conduct hands-on skills development laboratories on animal handling, physical assessment, technical skills, surgical skills, and diagnostic and treatment techniques

• Provide in-the-moment communication coaching and facilitate video review rounds during student-client interactions

• Provide professional skills instruction on topics such as SoC; professional identity; ethics; jurisprudence; justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; wellbeing; financial acumen; career exploration; and professional advocacy

Professional and Academic Service

• Participate in external professional service activities such as review panels or state or county veterinary medical associations

• Participate in professional organization, university, hospital, department, or service- level committees as deemed appropriate in consultation with the department head

Primary Care Clinic

• Provide case management oversight of dog, cat, +/- zoological companion mammals presented to the PCC

• Engage with other PCC team members in evaluation and adjustment of processes and team dynamics

Percentage Of Time90%

Job Duty CategoryOther Activity

Duty/Responsibility

• According to the candidate’s interest and under advisement of PCC and VHS leadership, examples may include authorship, additional teaching activities, development of educational training videos, clinical research, or other scholarly contributions

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled, however, for full consideration, please apply by11:59pm MT on December 2, 2024.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Optional documents to upload may be appropriate certifications, licenses, or other documents appropriate to the nature of this position. If you have questions, please contact Shevaun Festervand at shevaun.festervand@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactShevaun Festervand, shevaun.festervand@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Other