Veterinary Nursing Faculty
Veterinary Nursing Faculty
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Job Description
General purpose and scope of the position:
This fulltime faculty member will assist the Veterinary Nursing Program Chair (DVM) in instruction (classes labs and clinical) curriculum development administration student advising and in full support of the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Instruction
Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best supports student learning and in accordance with college loading policy course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records attendance grades and other documentation as . Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal state and college safety standards and practices
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes
Use the learning management system e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.
Must be knowledgeable about the core curriculum knowledgeable about the programs evaluation of student learning and performance and effective in ensuring appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in all CVTEA accreditation competencies.
This position will be responsible for duties performed as a veterinary technician/veterinary nurse such as collaborative patient care wellness and illness care and utilizing technician students to the full scope of the veterinary technician license capabilities.
Retention and student success
Provide academicrelated coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff
Monitor and document student performance throughout the term/semester including the use of technology for academic advising alerts: provide necessary interventions to include communication with students tutoring and other academic supports and referralsto appropriate college resources.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2
Promote and assist in student recruitment retention and successful completion of programs including outreach to students by phone technology tools and other inperson and electronic means.
Coordinate or assist in the coordination of a student chapter of NAVTA National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) to involve and teach students about the importance and influence of professional organizations in the veterinary field.
Professional Development
Participate in professional development activities that may include schedules training time spent onsite in related business and industries and selfstudy to advance instructional technical and professional skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline /focus in fulfillment of annual performance plans and as for certification licensure and accreditation.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy digital technology and other technology related to teaching that best supports student learning.
Community Relations and Business Outreach
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the colleges relationships within its service area as appropriate for the department/division/college.
Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within the service area as appropriate in the department and division.
Institutional Support
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces projects related to college and program accreditations and grantrelated projects.
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by the regional administration.
Participate in college/campuswide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies
Lead accrediting and authorizing agency reporting
Minimum Qualifications:
A qualified Veterinary Nursing Program Fulltime Faculty Instructor meets all five of the following criteria:
Must be a credentialed veterinary technician who must be a graduate of an AVMA or CVMA accredited program.
Possess an earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution
Has knowledge and expertise in the topics they teach and promotes the appropriate role of the veterinary technician (nurse) in the veterinary health care team
Has at least four years of directly related work experience
Has at least two years of management / supervisory / teaching experience
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Employment Type
Full-Time
