Instructor, Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technician Instructor will provide effective and engaging instruction in Veterinary Technician and other qualifying disciplines in the Science Department. Course assignments will depend on credentials per the Iowa Community Colleges Guideline for Faculty Qualifications. This position may include teaching via Triton Live network, teaching virtually, and/or traveling to area high schools, academies, and other Centers to teach college courses.

The individual will complete required professional development, maintain licensure, and participate in cross-department work and committees. Commitment to annual reporting, assessment, and the strategic plan is required. Currency in the field as well as local and regional employer partnerships and exposure are critical expectations. Maintaining and expanding program articulations with transfer institutions is expected and conducting NACEP visits and documentation is required.

The instructor will ensure all policies and procedures of CVTE Accreditation is followed.

This position will also assist the Program Coordinator with the organization, administration, development, and general effectiveness of the Veterinary Technician Program. This includes participating in the recruitment, advising, and tracking of current students and program graduates. They will assist with reporting data as required by outside agencies, as well as curriculum revision and review.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Instructional

* Effectively organizes and teaches course work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.

* Demonstrates current knowledge of the subject matter being taught by presentations, activities, questions, and responses relevant to the course syllabus.

* Uses class time to encourage active student involvement in the learning process.

* Assesses the overall student learning in the class by using multiple classroom assessment techniques, documents the assessment, and uses the assessment data for instructional improvement.

* Monitors and provides frequent and specific feedback to students regarding the attainment of the learning outcomes and their progress in the course.

* Consistently displays evidence of organization and planning, including materials being available and the instructional sequence progressing logically.

* Uses a variety of materials and resources which enhance the teaching of the course objectives.

* Make use of a variety of teaching techniques and technologies appropriate for the course taught.

* Develops and utilizes teaching strategies based upon current research.

Student Rapport

* Treats all students with respect and modifies instruction to meet their academic needs.

* Communicates with students in a positive, impartial manner.

* Exercises good judgement in dealing with classroom problems and assumes responsibility for those actions.

* Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Professional Development

* Annually engages in professional development activities and seeks information about academic trends and ideas relating to teaching.

Department Related

* Contributes to the achievements of department mission, goals/objectives, and responsibilities.

* Develops and/or updates courses and course guides as assigned by the Dean.

* Prepares, distributes, and submits first day handouts for all sections assigned to the faculty member in accordance with Department and College policies.

* Encourages regular attendance and retention of students, including personally contacting students following absences to offer assistance and concern for their welfare.

* Meets scheduled classes in accordance with College policy, beginning and ending class sessions according to published schedules.

* Maintains scheduled office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues.

* Maintains adequate and accurate records on class attendance and student grades. These records are submitted by the faculty member according to College policy and established deadlines.

* Participates in student recruitment.

* Participates in professional activities which enhance the interaction with adjunct instructors.

* Requests in written form instructional equipment and…