Veterinary Medical Technology Instructor, Adjunct

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Faculty are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 20-24 on -campus hours Monday through Friday (position may include day and/or evening work hours). In certain program areas and during certain periods, such as advising ad registration, Faculty may work more than the minimum on-campus hours. Focused on student success, Faculty support the colleges mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of the classroom through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Instruction: Teach and/or assist college-level courses in Veterinary Medical Technology using dynamic, innovative methodologies across traditional, online, and hybrid formats. Courses should incorporate up-to-date concepts and best practices in Veterinary Medicine Technology to facilitate student learning and achievement of CVTEA competencies at appropriate levels.
• Curriculum Development: Develop and modify course syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials in accordance with current industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Continuously review and update courses to align with changes in the healthcare industry and ensure relevance to accreditation standards.
• Student Engagement: Provide students with the necessary support and attention to help them achieve academic success. Foster an interactive learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and the application of Veterinary Medical Technology principles.
• Professional Development: Maintain current industry licensure and credentials, including earning annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Actively participate in professional organizations to stay informed about advancements in the field.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Identify and assess student learning outcomes through various methods, including exams, assignments, and clinical evaluations. Maintain accurate records of student work and attendance, ensuring timely grading and feedback.
• Collaboration & Communication: Actively participate in department, college, and system meetings, as well as advisory board meetings, to support the program’s continuous improvement and maintain accreditation standards. Communicate effectively with the Department Head and other faculty members regarding student progress, course updates, and departmental needs.
• Advising & Support: Assist students in planning their academic paths, including advising on course selection and career development. Be available for scheduled office hours and provide individualized academic support to ensure student success.
• Course Management: Assist in maintaining the department’s resources, including equipment, materials, and supplies. Ensure that all course-related materials, including Blackboard course sites, are up-to-date and accessible. Complete required training in Blackboard and maintain proficiency in its use.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, including assisting with proficiency exam preparation and administration, maintaining relationships with clinical sites, student tutoring and remediation, and completing any required reporting or administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Work Environment:

• Faculty may be required to work during evenings, weekends, or outside of regular office hours based on the needs of students, program activities, or special events.
• Faculty will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure the program meets accreditation standards and delivers high-quality instruction.

Permanent full-time faculty (who are not Department Heads or otherwise required to work 12 months) receive contracts for nine-month periods within a fiscal year and may be contracted on a month-to-month basis in summer per instructional needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ________

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. ____X______

Education and/or Experience

CVTEA Required:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent, or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology with credentialing as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Must be a licensed veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician.
• Have at least three years of experience in clinical practice or veterinary technology education.
• Demonstrate competence in curriculum development, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and advising.
• Possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a community college or higher education setting.
• Familiarity with CVTEA accreditation process and requirements.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language SkillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking __X___
• Running _____
• Squatting __X_____
• Jumping ______
• Sitting ___X____
• Standing ___X___
• Lifting (30 lbs. maximum) ___X_____
• Speaking __X___
• Hearing ___X____

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Classroom Setting __X____
• Inside __X______
• Outside ___X_____

• Office Setting __X______
• Loading Dock ________

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.