Colorado State University

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleTenure-Track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor VCPE

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400358F

Proposed Annual Salary RangeAssistant Professor $150,000-$172,000, Associate Professor $175,000 - $195,000, Full Professor $200,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research30-40

% Teaching35-45

% Service20-30

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/06/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University welcomes applications for a 12-month Tenure-Track Faculty Appointment in Veterinary Communication at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek applications from communication scholars or healthcare professionals with exemplary communication and facilitation skills, passion for student-centered teaching and coaching, a record of health communication research and publication, and strong interpersonal skills. This faculty member will join the Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence ( VCPE ) team. The faculty members will implement and evolve the model veterinary communication curriculum alongside a robust team of instructors, coaches, and simulated clients. The CSU communication curriculum (https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vcpe/dvm-communication-curriculum/) is an internationally recognized model among veterinary colleges and received accolades from the American Veterinary Medical Association ( AVMA ) Council on Education. Additionally valued is the faculty member’s contribution of qualitative or quantitative veterinary communication-related research to advance a burgeoning field.

A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

The distribution of teaching, research and service is negotiable based on the candidate’s rank and background.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

Assistant Professor

·Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) and

·Completion of specialty board certification or a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields. Equivalent experience assessing communication, clinical, or educational outcomes will be considered.

Associate Professor

·Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) and

·Completion of specialty board certification or a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields plus five years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent, and

· National recognition for their research scholarship and expertise in their professional field.

Full Professor

·Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM , MD, or DNP ) and

·Completion of specialty board certification or a three-year post-doctoral research fellowship in higher education, professional development, healthcare settings or related fields plus five years of experience at the Associate Professor rank or equivalent, and

·International recognition for their research scholarship and expertise in their professional field.

Preferred Job Qualifications

All Ranks

·Content expertise in veterinarian-client-patient or provider-patient interactions.

·Familiarity with experiential learning, adult learning theory, reflective practice, and curriculum or workshop design.

·Student and relationship-centered epistemological approach.

·Commitment and ability to implement an existing curriculum infrastructure.

·Facilitation skills, communication coaching, or workshop delivery.

·Strong instructional record based on student, participant, or peer evaluations.

· Qualitative or quantitative communication research experience.

· Evidence of collaboration in research projects, grant writing, and building partnerships.

· Publication history in health communication, education, or related fields.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidate will need to supply a Resume/CV and cover letter that address the required and preferred qualifications, your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, your teaching and your research experience in the cover letter.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Search ContactSavannah Martin savannah.martin3@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM ) Student Communication Coursework

· Collaborate with the VCPE team to provide instruction as the course coordinator, instructor, or coach in the communication curriculum.

· Collaborate in implementing and advancing the communication curriculum for in-house and University of Alaska Fairbanks DVM students.

· Assist in preparing course materials and recruiting and training coaches and simulated clients. This includes communicating with the Center for Advancing Professional Excellence ( CAPE ) regarding the needs for simulated clients and addressing concerns regarding simulated client performance.

· Assist in coordinating additional training courses and workshops, some of which may be held on evenings or weekends.

· Balance creating a healthy, compassionate, and supportive environment, while setting clear expectations for student accountability.

Percentage Of Time35-45

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

Continuing Education (FRANK® and Communication Coaching Skills Workshops)

· Coordinate, instruct, and coach for approximately 5 veterinary communication continuing education workshops annually. Some workshops are hosted in the evening or on weekends.

· Deliver professional development workshops for veterinary faculty, practitioner coaches, and simulated clients. Provide continued support, feedback, and sustain relationships with communication coaches and simulated clients.

Committee Service

• Serve on department, college, and university committees.

Program Leadership

• Sustain the program budget and collaborate with department accounting.

• Onboard, recruit, support, mentor, and supervise colleagues.

• Ensure quality assurance of communication curriculum and continuing education offerings.

• Maintain relationships with program industry partners, practice groups, and program donors.

Consulting

• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, individual, corporate, or large practice groups, and veterinary organizations to provide communication training.

Percentage Of Time20-30

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

· Conduct qualitative or quantitative health communication research.

· Apply for internal or external (e.g., industry partner) education or research grants to support investigational efforts.

· Contribute to peer-reviewed literature on health communication, education, or related fields.

· Present at health communication, education, or related field conferences.

· Collaborate with colleagues in health communication, education, and related fields within and outside of Colorado State University.

Percentage Of Time30-40

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents