Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology

Job Summary

The College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) at FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology. This position is a 10-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Technology.

Major Duties

• Provide quality didactic and clinical instruction in radiology, laboratory and biomedical procedures and large and small animal diseases using high impact practices (HIPs) to promote student learning in undergraduate courses in Veterinary Technology.
• Design, prepare and supervise student laboratories and hands-on instructional activities within the discipline.
• Use both internal (eg. Desire to Learn (D2L)) and other instructional technologies to deliver course materials and enhance student engagement.
• Develop course objectives, assignments, and effective methods for evaluating student performance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student assignments.
• Seek and obtain extramural funding through competitive grants and collaborative partnerships.
• Provide in-house veterinary care for research and extension animals as needed.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Working knowledge of veterinary hospital management software.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching undergraduate students at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to provide to advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Interest in advising co-curricular activities and student organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence using instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Evidence of innovative instructional pedagogy including familiarity with AI-supported educational tools in discipline.
• Ability to create supportive learning environments in which students can thrive.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in teaching and extension activities is important.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated potential to secure external funding.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Working knowledge of veterinary hospital management software.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching undergraduate students at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to provide to advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Interest in advising co-curricular activities and student organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence using instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Evidence of innovative instructional pedagogy including familiarity with AI-supported educational tools in discipline.
• Ability to create supportive learning environments in which students can thrive.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in teaching and extension activities is important.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated potential to secure external funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Veterinary licensure in the State of Georgia issued by the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners or eligibility to obtain licensure in Georgia.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in animal practice, preferably including large animal practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicates with prior clinical experience, a post-DVM degree and potential for research and grantsmanship.
• Successful experience in mixed animal Veterinary Practice Operations is also preferred.

Required Documents

• A letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• At least 3 references with full contact information including emails.
• References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.
• Additional information may be requested upon receipt of the application.