Veterinary Technology Instructor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers course material in accordance with the college curriculum.
• Fulfils administrative requirements for each course, including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades in a timely manner, and outreach to students.
• Utilizes student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participates in formal processes of program improvement, such as program review, program assessment, program design, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensures the program consistently adheres to applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards.
• Participates as a subject matter expert in appropriate Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and industry associations, etc.
• Buils networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engages in activities focused on student service, such as new student orientation, student clubs, student appreciation event, outreach, enrollment, and career services events.
• Provides proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Involves in all departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentors new faculty members and participates in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Aids with ensuring that program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment List and the Standard Book List.
• Aids in ensuring the program meets the College's set standards for the program, including persistence, retention, graduation, 3rd party examinations, and placement.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability and models positive behaviors for our students.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental campus colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support to achieve success.
• Works on time and present each day as required and conducts class for full class periods.
• Acts as substitute instructor for academic colleagues as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Faculty supervise student conduct in the classroom, on the campus, and on field trips and school-related functions.

Qualifications

• To 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.

Education And/or Experience

• Associate Degree as a Veterinary Technician from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program
• Registered Veterinary Technician
• If Veterinarian: State Veterinarian License, and DEA License

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• In some and/or all vocational classrooms, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.