Full-Time Faculty and Program Director - Veterinary Technology

About the Role

Lorain County Community College is seeking a collaborative and innovative educator to serve as Full-Time Faculty and Program Director for the Veterinary Technology Program. Reporting to the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences, this individual will provide academic and administrative leadership, ensuring excellence in teaching, curriculum, accreditation, and student success while maintaining compliance with AVMA CVTEA, Ohio Department of Higher Education, and Higher Learning Commission standards. The Program Director will foster a collaborative learning environment focused on student achievement, workforce development, and community engagement while advancing the college's commitment to academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
  • Provide leadership for all aspects of the Veterinary Technology Program, including curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
  • Recruit, mentor, and support faculty.
  • Collaborate on scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
  • Maintain communication with faculty, students, administration, Polaris Career Center, and community partners.
• Student Success
  • Coordinate admissions-related activities and support student recruitment and retention initiatives.
  • Monitor Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) outcomes.
  • Collaborate with advising and student support services.
  • Oversee student engagement activities that promote academic success and program completion.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the program's continued success.
• Professional Statement

  Describe your vision for a high-quality Veterinary Technology program and explain how your leadership, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement would support student success and workforce needs.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Option 2:
  • Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
  • Current credential as a Registered, Licensed, or Certified Veterinary Technician.
  • Eligibility for Ohio credentialing.

In addition, applicants must possess:

• A minimum of three years of professional veterinary or veterinary technology experience.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory, management, leadership, or program coordination experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary technology education, curriculum development, and AVMA CVTEA accreditation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience obtaining or maintaining AVMA CVTEA accreditation.
• Teaching experience in higher education, career-technical education, or workforce development.
• Experience developing academic or workforce training programs.
• Experience supervising faculty, staff, or clinical personnel.
• Experience managing program operations, budgets, or laboratory resources.
• Experience developing partnerships with veterinary employers, animal shelters, or community organizations.
• Experience collaborating across secondary and postsecondary educational institutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, access, equity, and inclusive excellence.

About Lorain County Community College

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of the greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education. The college serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC, and more than 43,000 have earned a degree.

LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation, with more than 90% of graduates living and working in Northeast Ohio. Forty-five percent of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. The college also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. Eighty-five percent of LCCC students work while attending college, with the majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students receive financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and the college has been nationally recognized for its holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

Job Category: Faculty | 9-month position | Full time | Location: 7285 Old Oak Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44130, US