Spectrum of Care Clinic - Curriculum Coordinator

Position Overview

This is a grant funded position.

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. The 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 the SOC curriculum aligns with best practices and prepares students to deliver client‑centered, cost‑sensitive, and resource‑appropriate veterinary care.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…