Veterinary Surgery Education Leader (Practice)

University of Arizona; Oro Valley, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, AZ invites applications for a faculty position focused on teaching veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and clinical management. A veterinarian with small animal surgery experience will contribute to active learning sessions and labs for pre-clinical students, with a research component in educational methods.

Responsibilities include integration of Immersive Simulation, Team-Based Learning, and Peer Instruction approaches, plus

Qualifications

• DVM degree (or international equivalent).
• At least two years of clinical experience performing small animal surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in the delivery of the pre-clinical small animal surgery simulation and live animal surgery hands on experiences.
• Oversee and assist students at various surgical sites to perform spays and neuters on local shelter animals as they perform different surgical roles within designated teams.
• Assist with the development and delivery of curriculum content to veterinary students within the UA-CVM vision of hands-on Immersive Simulation, Team-Based Learning and Peer Instruction pedagogy.
• Participate in the development and delivery of the pre-clinical small animal and/or equine/large animal clinical skills curriculum.
• Lead educational research in collaboration with other UA-CVM faculty.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Teaching experience

Educational research

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, AZ invites applications for a faculty position focused on teaching veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and clinical management. A veterinarian with small animal surgery experience will contribute to active learning sessions and labs for pre-clinical students, with a research component in educational methods.

Responsibilities include integration of Immersive Simulation, Team-Based Learning, and Peer Instruction approaches, plus