PT Veterinary Medical Technology Instructor

DEFINITION

The principal purpose of this position is to direct student learning and assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

• Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) Program Director
• May occasionally receive general supervision from full‑time instructional staff
• Exercises no right supervision

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to VMT program students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery
• Develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Ensure that all instruction given to students including lectures, tests, demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and service projects follow the technical direction of the Program Director
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance
• Maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
• Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in the academic field(s)
• Participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and program
• Courses to be delivered via face‑to‑face, online, hybrid or web‑enhanced modalities as assigned.

• Fill in for other instructors as needed
• Assess relevance and impact of various lessons and revise and improve lesson format when necessary
• Evaluate various texts book and select books to be used for future classes
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress, and qualifications for graduation
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes
• Administer and monitor appropriate anesthetics and perform basic surgery and dental procedures as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
• Safety in the Workplace
• Current trends in the academic area
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including Right to Know regulations

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative‑working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Preparing and presenting instructional material
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual…