Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge , IA 50501
Posted 2 months ago
The Veterinary Technician Instructor will provide effective and engaging instruction in Veterinary Technician and other qualifying disciplines in the Science Department. Course assignments will depend on credentials per the Iowa Community Colleges Guideline for Faculty Qualifications. This position may include teaching via Triton Live network, teaching virtually, and/or traveling to area high schools, academies, and other Centers to teach college courses. The individual will complete required professional development, maintain licensure, and participate in cross-department work and committees. Commitment to annual reporting, assessment, and the strategic plan is required. Currency in the field as well as local and regional employer partnerships and exposure are critical expectations. Maintaining and expanding program articulations with transfer institutions is expected and conducting NACEP visits and documentation is required. The instructor will ensure all policies and procedures of CVTE Accreditation is followed.
The Veterinarian Program Instructor must possess the knowledge, DVM skills, and expertise to teach and supervise students in laboratory, clinical, classroom, and internship settings. Candidates must exhibit a positive attitude towards students and serve as a patient advocate and veterinary community member. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in a matter sufficient to conduct curriculum as well as develop teaching materials, clinical assessments and activities. This position will be responsible for duties performed as a veterinarian such as performing surgeries, collaborative patient care, wellness and illness care, and utilizing technician students to the full scope of a veterinary technician license capabilities.
This is a continuous posting; applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in until the position is filled and may close early.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Instructional
Student Rapport
Professional Development
Department Related
College Related
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The position involves sitting, standing, and walking in the classroom during the class sessions.
Constant (67-100%): Talking, listening, and observing student activities within the classroom and in work-based learning opportunities. Reaching, standing, lifting, dexterity, grasping, viewing, and repetitive motions. Carrying classroom materials weighing up to 50 pounds between classrooms and labs.
Frequent (34-66%): Writing on board or overhead; using instructional aids such as manipulatives, calculators, and computers; walking between buildings under icy, wet, or cold conditions to get to class. You may be required to travel to other centers or off-campus facilities to teach classes, recruit, or attend meetings. You may have to provide your own transportation to other centers or off-campus facilities when such travel is necessary. Exposed to live animals on and off site.
Occasional (10-33%) Lifting or moving instructional and laboratory equipment and animals such as projectors, TV monitors, and cameras on carts or trailers. Potentially subject to distressed students. Carrying classroom materials weighing up to 100 pounds to class and work-based learning opportunities.
Persons in this position must receive instruction in dealing with bloodborne pathogens, freedom of speech, and mandatory reporting.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
Iowa Central Community College