Veterinary Technology Instructor

Veterinary Technology Instructor

Summary:

Carrington College faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, and change-ready professionals dedicated to their students and the College Mission. Faculty are proficient in all learning modalities applicable to the program in which they teach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver course material in accordance with college curriculum.
• Fulfill administrative requirements for each course, including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades timely, and student outreach.
• Utilize student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participate in formal processes such as program review, assessment, design, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensure the program consistently adheres to institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and relevant industry associations.
• Build networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engage in student service activities, such as orientation, clubs, appreciation events, outreach, enrollment, and career services events.
• Provide proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Participate in departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentor new faculty and participate in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Ensure program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment and Book Lists.
• Help meet College standards for persistence, retention, graduation, third-party examinations, and placement.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability, modeling positive behaviors for students.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support.
• Be on time and present as required, conducting full class periods.
• Act as a substitute instructor when needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Faculty supervise student conduct in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips or school-related functions.

Competencies:

• Integrity:
  Demonstrates personal integrity; follows through on commitments and accepts ownership of mistakes.
• Professionalism:
  Approaches others tactfully, treats others with respect, and accepts responsibility for actions.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes, manages competing demands, and handles unexpected events effectively.
• Organization Support:
  Follows policies and procedures, completing tasks on time and supporting organizational goals.
• Communication:
  Communicates effectively, listens to others, and selects the appropriate tone for situations and audiences.

Position

Competencies:

• Instructional
  
  Skills:
  
  Confidently delivers instruction and effectively utilizes resources to meet diverse student needs.
• Content-Specific Knowledge:
  Demonstrates expertise and instructional practice in their field.
• Dependability:
  Consistently meets deadlines, arrives prepared, and engages in work fully.
• Student Achievement Focus:
  Prioritizes student needs, anticipates potential delays, and keeps students informed of their progress.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Associate degree as a Veterinary Technician from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program
• RVT OR State Veterinarian License
• 2 years of field experience

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to expertise.
• Responds effectively to inquiries and presents information to students, employees, and the business community.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Proficient in calculating figures like percentages, area, and volume.
• Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and course-related software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess required certificates, licenses, and registrations for the courses taught.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, handle objects, reach, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Regularly lifts/moves up to 10 pounds; occasionally lifts/moves up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts in vocational classrooms.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.
• Noise level is typically moderate.