Assistant Teaching Professor - (02052.922)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Veterinary Technology. The successful candidate will teach laboratory sessions and lectures, assess student performance, and ensure course material aligns with Canadian Veterinary Medical Association standards. A commitment to academic excellence and diversity is valued.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technologist with BCVTA & RVTTC.
• Must have RECOVER and Fear Free Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience within the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Teaching laboratory sessions and lectures in the Veterinary Technology program.
• Preparing and delivering course material as per accreditation standards.
• Evaluating student abilities and ensuring curriculum alignment.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Tools

Moodle

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor - (02052.922)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

3/6/2025

Closing Application Date

17/6/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Faculty Type

Limited Term

Anticipated Start Date

30/6/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

29/6/2026

DUTIES

Teaching laboratory sessions and lectures in a variety of subjects in the Veterinary Technology onsite program to meet the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association curriculum standards and accreditation.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering lecture and laboratory material as chosen by the chair and coordinators
• Continually developing course materials to maintain current and relevant
• Assessing student abilities (theory and practical)
• Supervising practicums/externships
• Evaluation of students which includes fostering critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Open Communication with students, Onsite faculty, Open Learning faculty and program assistant
• Ensure that the most up to date medical information/technology is included
• That assigned courses align with the equivalent open learning courses
• Includes grading and posting of grades
• Ensuring students have completed the essential skills associated with any courses and have signed off the essential skill
• Maintain Social Media accounts for VTEC Animal Adoption and program promotion

Service Duties

• On call care for animals housed at TRU both on-campus (dogs, cats, rodents) and at the TRU farm (horses, llamas, sheep, goats, cattle and chickens)
• Actively participate in department faculty meetings and duties such as student applications and admission, coordinating, sitting on departmental and university committees, and/or other service duties within the university
• Promote the VTEC program and TRU graduates within the veterinary community and tothe public
• Participate in continuing education pertinent to the position duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Veterinary Technologist
• Member in good standing with the BCVTA & RVTTC
• Experience teachingin an AHT/VT program
• Must be RECOVER and Fear Free Certified
• Professional development in the veterinary field and academia
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience within the last 10 years
• Knowledgeable and able to teach across a broad range of veterinary technology curricula with interests in, but not limited to:surgery, animal behavior, animal nursing skills, small, exotic and large animal husbandry and management.
• Animal management and acquisition
• Experience in facility management and equipment maintenance
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with various computer programs; including Cornerstone, Word, Excel and Moodle
• Comfortable creating and presenting with power point
• Experience public speaking
• Flexible and collegial attitude regarding workload assignments
• Strongorganizational skills
• Evidence of classroom experience with good presentational skills
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multitask and work with deadlines
• Supportive of students and faculty
• Collegial and a team member

Pay Band

$73,665.93 - $114,124.39 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Animal Health Technology

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.