Temp Faculty, Veterinary Technology; LVT

Position Summary

Faculty in Dallas College are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Dallas College Board of Trustees and outlined in the Dallas College Board Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal policy.

• The Dallas College System seeks faculty who strive for excellence, are committed to continuous student learning, and demonstrate passion and skill in effective teaching and learning facilitation.
• Such faculty are competent in their discipline and innovative in their approach to learning, and they are committed to personal growth and the ongoing assessment and evaluation of their teaching.
• They demonstrate a commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college and to working effectively with diverse populations.
• They are committed to effective communication with others and fostering an atmosphere of collegiality.
• Finally, they demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and academic honesty.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Graduate from an AVMA-accredited school with one of the following degrees:
  Associate degree or higher in Veterinary Technology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Licensed in the State of Texas as an LVT or DVM.
• Minimum of three years non‑teaching, work‑related experience, or experience as an instructor in veterinary technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• Official transcript will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

• Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation.
• Provide a workload schedule showing teaching and office hours.
• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and complete course records.
• Submit final grades by the established deadlines.
• Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion.
• Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively).
• Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction.
• Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught.
• Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis in all classes taught.
• Participate in assessment activities at course, department, college, and district levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes.
• Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes.
• Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies.

• Support the mission and goals of the college and the strategic priorities of the Board.
• Serve on departmental, college, and/or district committees.
• Attend scheduled discipline, department, division, and committee meetings.
• Participate in the review of curricula and selection of instructional materials within the discipline or department.
• Participate in required program reviews and the achievement of departmental goals.
• Comply with all required college‑level and program‑level accreditation standards.
• Discuss program, career, or transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
• Attend required assembly/convocation and commencement/graduation ceremonies.
• Perform other duties mutually agreed upon in consultation with supervisor.

• Maintain knowledge…