Veterinary Assisting Instructor

Summary

Are you an accomplished professional in your field who wants to give back to your community? Joining the faculty at Carrington College is a great way to make a real impact on the next generation. Faculty members are primarily responsible for the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Faculty members facilitate and ensure student learning and mastery of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes as defined in the curriculum and course syllabi.

Faculty are supported and supervised by the Academic Dean, Program Director and/or Division Manager.

The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $22-$28 per hour.

• Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities
• Reviews and adheres to the guidelines in the Faculty Handbook.
• Prepares and executes lesson plans for assigned courses
• Prepares course syllabus and informs students of course requirements
• Documents grades and other student interaction in Campus Nexus within 48 hours
• Adheres to programmatic accrediting requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

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

• Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
• Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
• Organization Support – Supports organizational goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Instructional Skills - Comes across as confident and well-prepared when providing instruction in small and large groups; effectively utilizes instructional resources to meet the variety of student learning needs; applies engagement and assessment techniques.
• Student Achievement Focus - Personally, demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps student informed about progress.
• Technical Job Skills - Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner; is able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations.
• Relationship Building/Networking - Builds rapport and develops alliances with a broad range of people. Effectively builds formal and informal networks inside and outside of the organization.

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:
  • Veterinary Assistant Certificate of Achievement
  • Minimum of two years of experience
  • V…