Clinical Instructor - Shelter Medicine

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine, seeks a one-year Clinical Instructor to deliver clinical and didactic instruction to veterinary students, interns and residents. The role includes teaching through outreach at Dane County Humane Society and in communities served by UWSMP Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM, have strong clinical and instructional skills, and demonstrate experience in population health for

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree by start date.
• Proven instruction, mentoring and feedback abilities.
• Experience in shelter medicine or animal shelters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for veterinary students, interns and residents through clinical training and didactic teaching.
• Lead clinical outreach and community-engaged care programs (UWSMP Maddie's) and supervise activities at partnering shelters.

Skills

DVM

Clinical skills

Instruction experience

Mentoring

Feedback

Shelter experience

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Clinical Instructor

Job Summary

The UW Madison's Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine is seeking a 1 year Clinical Instructor position to provide instruction for Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care (UWSMP) Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs. This position will provide teaching to veterinary students, interns and residents (if applicable) through clinical training, didactic teaching, and clinical outreach. Clinical training and outreach currently occur at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and in communities where UWSMP is providing community engaged access to care services. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. They will have experience in population health management for companion animals, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter and clinical practice in a shelter setting. The candidate must show creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion. Must have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaborate in a team environment. Must have the ability to take direction as well as provide leadership. Must be comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise. This position has the possibility of being extended or converted to an ongoing position depending on funding, need, and performance.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine

Compensation: $100,000/yr min, negotiable based on qualificationd and experience

Required Qualifications

• DVM who is eligible to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin by start date.
• Demonstrated independent, confident clinical skills in small animal medicine and surgery
• Demonstrated experience with instruction, mentoring, and providing feedback and creating a positive community for learning
• Demonstrated experience working in or with animal shelters

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in practical and tactful identification and articulation of strengths, problems, and possible solutions at both an organizational and individual instructional level.

Education

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree by the start date, with specialized training or experience in Shelter Medicine and/or Community Engaged Care.

Contact Information

For questions about the application process, please contact Laura Hess, [e-mail].

For questions about the position, please contact Stephanie Koester [e-mail]

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