"Spectrum of Care Clinic - Curriculum Coordinator"

About the Job

This is a 2-year, grant funded position; employment beyond the initial 2 years is dependent on obtaining additional funding.

Position Overview

The Spectrum of Care (SOC) Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SOC-integrated curriculum within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. This position requires expertise in educational program development, assessment strategies, and competency-based veterinary education. The Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and administrators to ensure that the SOC curriculum aligns with best practices in instructional design and assessment while preparing students to deliver client-centered, cost-sensitive, and resource-appropriate veterinary care.

The role requires independent decision-making and leadership in program development, assessment, and faculty collaboration, with minimal oversight. The Coordinator will also manage large-scale educational initiatives, ensuring that teaching methods, learning outcomes, and evaluation processes align with the Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) framework and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Integration (40%)

Design and oversee the integration of Spectrum of Care principles into preclinical and clinical courses, ensuring consistency across the DVM curriculum.

Lead programmatic revisions to align with competency-based education standards and develop new case-based learning modules, skill-building activities, and assessment tools.

Provide expert consultation to faculty on curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and evaluation frameworks to improve student learning outcomes.

Develop and maintain reference materials, instructional guides, and evaluation rubrics for faculty implementing SOC-focused coursework.

Define and standardize benchmarks and proficiency measures to assess student achievement and competency development.

Assessment & Program Evaluation (30%)

Implement programmatic assessment strategies, ensuring that student progress aligns with learning objectives and accreditation requirements.

Develop learner assessments, milestone markers, and structured evaluations to track competency development across different curriculum stages.

Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts to measure the effectiveness of SOC integration within the DVM curriculum.

Collaborate with faculty and leadership teams to make data-driven recommendations for curriculum improvements and program expansion.

Faculty Development & Student Engagement (20%)

Serve as the primary curriculum liaison between faculty, clinicians, and students to ensure a consistent and high-quality learning experience.

Develop and lead faculty training workshops focused on curriculum design, student assessment, and competency-based veterinary education.

Provide guidance to students and faculty on practice management, veterinary economics, and communication strategies related to SOC.

Support faculty in designing and implementing new SOC-based rotations and clerkships, including rural medicine, shelter medicine, and community-based experiences.

Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement (10%)

Oversee large-scale curriculum development projects, ensuring alignment with College of Veterinary Medicine goals and accreditation standards.

Stay current with emerging trends in veterinary education, curriculum assessment, and SOC-related research to inform program improvements.

Lead committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives to expand SOC principles throughout the veterinary education framework.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS in education, curriculum development, instructional design, veterinary sciences, or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience.

Expertise in competency-based education, instructional design, and assessment methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale curriculum initiatives and faculty training programs.

Experience using educational assessment tools, data analysis techniques, and evaluation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

6 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional coordination, or program assessment in higher education.

Familiarity with veterinary medical education, Spectrum of Care principles, and competency-based veterinary education (CBVE).

Experience in health professions education or instructional design within a STEM-related discipline.

Background in business, practice management, or veterinary economics, particularly as they relate to affordable veterinary care models.

Strong project management skills with the ability to independently execute complex educational initiatives.

About the Department

What is the Spectrum of Care clinic?

Spectrum of Care is an emerging pedagogy to intentionally teach clinical problem solving, flexible treatment plans and contextualized care. Many seasoned general practitioners already practice this way, but it is a learning gap that has been identified at teaching institutions. The Spectrum of Care Clinic at UMN is a teaching clinic designed to provide clinical year veterinary students primary case responsibility with a broad range of clinical presentations outside the walls of a tertiary referral center.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $60,000 to $75,000/annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).