Assistant Teaching Professor of Clinical and Surgical Skills

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with education & experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 21, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193779EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Teaching Professor of Clinical and Surgical Skills
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with education & experience
Work Schedule	Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Department of Clinical Sciences
About the Department	The Department of Clinical Sciences is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging animal-owning public, government and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health. The Department of Clinical Sciences is heavily vested in training DVM students, including teaching clinical and surgical skills throughout all four years. This curricular thread has traditionally been shared by faculty from a number of disciplines. While the collaborative nature of this area of curriculum remains a significant strength, the demands of clinical services and the large laboratory footprint associated with clinical skills education have made it increasingly difficult to coordinate the delivery of this essential, complex thread. As the college moves toward curricular revision through the creation of multi-year threads of content, there is an opportunity to expand clinical skills education into a more cohesive, thematic thread. The college is invested in establishing dedicated faculty to build out and coordinate these broader thematic components of the curriculum. The College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM) has established the Academy of Educators ( AOE) to develop, support, recognize and reward the broad community of educators who embrace the educational mission within the college. The Academy supports faculty (in addition to other members of the college) in a variety of ways, including: exposure to best teaching practices, communities of practice and financial support opportunities for educational related innovation, research and travel.
Essential Job Duties	The College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM) invites applications for a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to serve as the Assistant Teaching Professor of Clinical and Surgical Skills. This professional faculty position plays a key role in leading and coordinating pre-clinical surgical instruction within our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM) program. Organize and Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with faculty from surgery, anesthesia, medicine, dentistry, and emergency and critical care to deliver an integrated and comprehensive curriculum. Deliver Hands-On Instruction: Teach foundational psychomotor, clinical procedural, surgical, and dentistry skills across all four years of the DVM program. Instruction will primarily take place in a laboratory setting, utilizing a range of models, simulations, and clinical patients with some didactic teaching. Assess Curricular Segments: Conduct assessments of skills across the DVM curriculum, including psychomotor, clinical procedural, surgical, and dentistry skills, covering common domestic species. Coordinate Support Staff Teams: Oversee and support staff to ensure efficient procurement and organization of materials and supplies for simulated and clinical training activities. Maintain Compliance Records: Help to manage controlled substances records in alignment with hospital, state, and federal regulations. Engage with External Organizations: Act as the college liaison with local shelter and rescue organizations Oversee Surgical Teaching Lab: Serve as the primary contact for the surgical teaching lab, ensuring compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) standards and regulatory guidelines.
Other Responsibilities	Mentorship of individual students. Outreach programs and serving on College of Veterinary Medicine committees as time permits. Opportunities may be available for a small amount of clinical practice in primary care or shelter/community medicine based on the applicant's interests.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	DVM (or equivalent degree)
Other Required Qualifications	Demonstrated ability to supervise canine and feline spay/neuter procedures performed by novice surgeons Demonstrated interest in educational design and clinical training Excellent clinical skills Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills; awareness of frameworks for effective communication and conflict resolution Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere Evidence of leadership through committee service work, professional organization work, or coordination of a unit or training program. Computer literacy: working knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet and document editing skills
Preferred Qualifications	5 years clinical, dental and surgical experience Experience teaching or supervising DVM students in surgical or clinical skills settings Advanced degree (MS) or certificate credential in education Experience with low-stress patient handling methodology Experience with the application of models and simulations for the purposes of clinical skills training
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	Candidates must meet requirements for and maintain a veterinary license (or faculty certificate) in the State of North Carolina.
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	10/30/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for references.

Position Details

Position Number	00109110
Position Type	Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.