Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Outreach

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Office of Clinical Programs and Outreach, including the supervision of personnel and maintenance of records/procedure descriptions.
• Contribute to the continued development and implementation of a vibrant and innovative, clinical veterinary curriculum aimed at graduating career and future ready veterinarians.
• Promote the mission of LCSVM to all faculty, staff, and students and the veterinary community.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity towards better outcomes.
• Provide oversight of our external clinical partners/collaborators that contribute to the clinical education of our veterinary students, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships and outcomes.
• Continue to recruit and calibrate external clinical sites and develop, organize, and oversee the clinical rotation schedule including all faculty and student assessments.
• Prepare outcome assessment data in support of institutional effectiveness related to the clinical program and quality assurance standards.
• Supervise the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the LCSVM clinical courses.
• Aid in establishment and oversight of learning outcomes/goals for clinical courses in the academic programs.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA COE accredited college/school of veterinary medicine.
• Preferred: Implementing or mentoring DVM students in the field in the distributive model of clinical veterinary education.
• Experience in veterinary practice.
• Board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty.
• Record of contributions to organized veterinary medicine.
• Experience in a veterinary medical academic environment with an understanding of the academic environment and curriculum development.
• Working knowledge of information systems and databases.
• Strong record of creativity, innovation, and academic leadership.
• Enthusiasm for building programs and creating professional networks.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Evidence of strong relationships within the veterinary community.
• Understanding of the principles of andragogy as they apply to the clinical components of a veterinary professional curriculum.
• Dedication to student and community service.