Faculty​/Coordinator, Veterinary Technology

This position is responsible for teaching the veterinary technology students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. This position is also responsible for evaluating student performance and assisting the Director of Veterinary Technology with other duties associated with the daily operations of the veterinary technology program. This is a full-time, 10-month position covered by the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).

All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

A cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately.

• A doctorate in veterinary medicine degree and current license as a doctor of veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri with at least 2 years of experience in the field. Current DEA license in the state of Missouri. Teaching experience preferred.

Full-time faculty will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Teach or assist with 15 credit hours in both the fall and spring semesters, which may include small animal, large animal and/or laboratory animal/exotic species courses; surgeries; and laboratories;
• Prepare and submit all records and reports as required for the AVMA;
• Maintain current licensing with the state of Missouri and the DEA;
• Assist with the care and maintenance of all Veterinary Technology equipment;
• Participate in the accreditation process of the Veterinary Technology program;
• Attend faculty meetings as requested by their dean or the Director of Veterinary technology;
• Participate on committee assignments and professional growth activities as approved or requested by the dean or director;
• Carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as executed and interpreted by the administration;
• Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate dean, Vice President for Instruction, or the President.

• Teach classes assigned by the administration which could include but are not restricted to day, evening, dual credit, distance education, or any campus location;
• Provide effective instruction that encompasses active and meaningful learning activities and frequent and timely feedback to students regarding their progress;
• Develop course curriculum, materials/handouts, lectures, and labs, and update regularly to ensure relevancy and currency;
• Select required course resources and textbooks, working in conjunction with other faculty as appropriate, and provide this information to the appropriate dean’s office;
• Utilize course-adopted textbook(s) and/or course resources;
• Provide students with a course syllabus which aligns with the common course syllabus and provides information detailing learning expectations, major assignments, and methods of evaluation, and provide a copy of this syllabus to the appropriate dean’s office;
• Participate in the development/revision and implementation of program assessment plans and utilize feedback to improve learning outcomes;
• Maintain a total of ten office hours per week at assigned instructional site(s) as approved by the appropriate dean and post information on office door (up to two virtual/online office hours per week via an approved delivery format may be held in lieu of traditional hours, and office hours may be adjusted by the appropriate dean for other approved activities, such as administratively-assigned travel to other sites that extends normal work hours);
• Keep adequate course records (including grades and attendance) and submit required records to the designated office by the established date;
• Follow college-wide student attendance policy and drop non-attending students in a timely manner;
• Refer at-risk students to available support resources and interventions;
• Submit annual budget requests to the appropriate dean’s office for supplies, equipment, travel, and other instructional expenditures.

• Attend all faculty meetings;
• Be available on a campus, or by virtual office each college day;
• Assist and mentor new and/or adjunct faculty;
• Participate in…