Adjunct - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 900893

Contact: Jennifer Miser, jmiser@okstate.edu

Appointment length: 6 months or less. Pay per credit hour.

About the Role

The Adjunct Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in an AVMA-CVTEA accredited Veterinary Technology program. This position mentors students, supports the development of clinical competence and professional skills, and ensures instruction aligns with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and current veterinary medical practices.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with primary duties providing services in a clinical (public or private) setting.
• Educational qualifications to teach in subject area or documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty.
• Registered DVM in Oklahoma.

Skills

• Teaching Competence: Ability to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments; assess student learning and progress.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Communication Skills: Clear, grammatically correct verbal and written English; interact with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), email, internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience with public speaking (CE presentations, new employee training, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain syllabus, assignments, and exams (in Canvas and paper documents).
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance and progress; provide them to administration per institutional policies.
• Participate in student retention and persistence efforts.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and college.
• Foster a safe and effective teaching and learning environment.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Maintain a presence in the online classroom (virtual or hybrid courses).
• Complete all mandatory University training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Instructional time for program courses is scheduled Monday–Thursday between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Some nights and weekends may be required for development of course content, grading, etc.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with limited public contact (in person, by telephone, email, and communication platforms).
• Flexible hours to ensure course delivery.
• Extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Extensive use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (objects over 45 lbs. require a two-person lift).