Adjunct Veterinary Technology Instructor

We are searching for dedicated individuals to join our amazing Veterinary Technology team who have the education and experience to teach:

• AGSCI 130 Introduction to Animal Science
• VET 114 Veterinary Physiology & Anatomy Lecture*
• VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
• VET 201 Public Health
• VET 170 Small Animal Nutrition*
• VET 208 Veterinary Office Procedures
• VET 152 Safety & OSHA

Salary: $948 per Instructional Unit

Up to 10 IUs/quarter

• Teach a variety of courses in the Veterinary Technology program.
• Consult with students outside of class through daily office hours.
• Prepare course instruction and course/curriculum planning.
• Use effective classroom methodologies to teach a diverse student population.
• Participate in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
• Use strong interpersonal communication skills for effectively interacting and working with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and abilities in a multicultural setting.
• Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
• Demonstrate the ability to use written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to the mission and values of YVC and community college education philosophies.
• Must maintain eligibility for professional technical certification in the State of Washington.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Veterinary Science or related field. An Associates degree plus over 5 years professional experience in the field, may be considered dependent upon courses approved to teach, if it is the highest degree offered in the field (i.e. Veterinary Technologist).
• Three (3) years’ experience in a veterinary clinical setting or related field.
• Must possess the physical ability to perform skills and evaluations of patients and students required of position, which may include fine motor skills, manual dexterity, ability to lift and position patients and vision (with or without correction) to see depth, color, fine details through microscopes, etc.
• Ability to perform the skills and evaluations of students and patients required of position.

• DVM/VMD, graduate of AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program, or advanced degree in relevant field.
• Eligibility for professional licensure (DVM or LVT) in the State of Washington; must obtain licensure within 3 months of employment if veterinarian or vet tech.
• Experience teaching co-workers, employees, and/or students in a structured or clinical/practicum/externship setting.
• 5 years full-time experience in a clinical setting working with dogs, cats, and large animals.
• Experience using computers and education related learning management systems/software.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you MUSTsubmit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following

REQUIREDattachments

• A cover letterdescribing how you meetthe qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted):
• A current resume(aresume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
• Three (3) professional references(personal references do not count as professional)
• Unofficial transcriptsfor confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire
• Certifications/Credentialsas required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications