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Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Part-Time, Clinical Year Mentor) (Oro Valley, AZ)

University of Arizona

Feb 02, 2025

Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Part-Time, Clinical Year Mentor) (Oro Valley, AZ)
Posting Number	req21808
Department	Vet Med Administration
Department Website Link	https://vetmed.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Outside of Tucson
Address	1580 E. Hanley Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (UA-CVM), located in Oro Valley, Arizona, invites applications for a part-time faculty position with a primary focus on the clinical year. This position will serve as mentor and role model to UA-CVM students in the clinical year (third year) of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program. This position will ensure students complete all required components of each rotation as well as evaluate students on submitted materials. The successful candidate will exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment working in an environment that is very fast-paced and centered around students and a distributive clinical model. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, multi-task, possess a strong customer service orientation, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Successful candidates must have the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner with diplomacy and discretion. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and work closely with faculty, academic programs, and the students. Our Mission To continuously improve how we educate and innovate so we can lead the way in developing adaptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our most significant challenges. Our Vision The College of Veterinary Medicine will be the leader of innovation and excellence in the future of our profession. Focusing on advancing animal and human health, our student-centered program will develop career-ready veterinarians who live healthy, meaningful lives and serve communities and the animals they treat. Our Values We value an inclusive environment that fosters critical thinking and evidence-based training that helps students become natural problem solvers and lifelong learners. We provide a transformational educational experience that promotes collaboration and creates a culture of discovery. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities Mentors approximately 6-7 students per block throughout their clinical year which may include evenings and weekends. Students per block may vary, mentoring will be equivalent to 78-80 students per clinical year. Assists in onboarding students for their clinical year. Reviews, evaluates, and provides feedback to clinical year students on assessments which may include learning agreements, medical records, clinical skills assessments, and other clinical portfolio requirements. Responds to and documents feedback regarding course, student, and on-site veterinarian concerns. Continuously work to improve the clinical year experience. Is familiar with Arizona CVM curriculum, Council on Education (COE) requirements, and audits clinical site facilities to ensure accreditation standards are met. Informs students of ancillary resources - resources, books, websites, etc. Provides feedback to the Associate Dean for Clinical Relations regarding the student learning experience and clinical sites. Engages in the CVM collegial community, the university community, and the larger global academic community through participation in shared governance, advisory committees, and academic/professional society meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	DVM/VMD degree (or international equivalent) from an AVMA accredited college of school AND At least three years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications	At least ten years of clinical experience Prior experience in teaching and learning or the mentoring of veterinary students Clinical experience with a broad range of animal species Experience with technology including but not limited to MS Office, Learning Management Systems, and data management Experience creating a positive and engaging work environment with a focus on customer service Experience with efficient communication, time management, and problem-solving
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	8
Job FTE	.20
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Katie Chimienti kchimienti@arizona.edu
Open Date	1/29/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include in your application materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Brief (500-word limit) description of philosophy and prior experience teaching and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in academic environments to ensure student success.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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