Associate Dean, Veterinary Education & Curriculum

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for Associate Dean for Professional Education to lead the DVM curriculum and guide the Veterinary College of the Future Initiative through educational innovation and evidence-based teaching.

The role, a 50% appointment, partners with college leaders to monitor student success, drive outcomes assessment, support well-being and professional identity, and advance interprofessional education across departments.

Qualifications

• A DVM, MD (or equivalent), and/or PhD
• Demonstrated commitment to professional education
• Exceptional leadership and management abilities
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and educational leadership
• Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and assessment
• Experience leading curricular innovation across complex academic environments
• Training or qualifications in professional education

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the DVM curriculum.
• Partner with the Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success to monitor student success and continually improve the DVM program through data-informed innovation and student support.
• Collaborate with the Office of Health and Well-being to promote student well-being, resilience, inclusivity, and professional identity formation.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Deans for Veterinary Nursing and Graduate Studies to develop innovative educational opportunities that strengthen inter-professional education and clinician-scientist training.
• Advance the Veterinary College of the Future Initiative by fostering innovative educational approaches, emerging technologies, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Lead curriculum development, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and educational data analytics for the DVM program.
• Foster faculty development and scholarship in teaching, assessment, and curriculum design.
• Provide leadership for the infrastructure supporting pre-clinical education, clinical education, clinical skills, and outcomes assessment.
• Represent the College on relevant University and external committees.
• Support AVMA Council on Education accreditation and institutional reporting.

Education

Doctorate -A DVM, MD (or equivalent), and/or PhD

Job description

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for Associate Dean for Professional Education to lead the DVM curriculum and guide the Veterinary College of the Future Initiative through educational innovation and evidence-based teaching.

The role, a 50% appointment, partners with college leaders to monitor student success, drive outcomes assessment, support well-being and professional identity, and advance interprofessional education across departments.