Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): VTEC 1001: Veterinary Technology Terminology - (03027.569)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking an Open Learning Faculty Member for the Veterinary Technology Terminology course. This role involves teaching and guiding students through veterinary terms, ensuring they are prepared for the Veterinary Technology National Examination. Candidates must be experienced veterinary professionals with a strong ability to teach and engage in a collaborative online environment.

Benefits

Flexible teaching schedule

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate veterinary clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the post-secondary level.
• Must have high-speed internet and own equipment for online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and guide students toward success in their studies.
• Mark assignments and provide prompt feedback.
• Maintain regular contact with students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Teaching

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): VTEC 1001: Veterinary Technology Terminology - (03027.569)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

22/5/2025

Closing Application Date

29/5/2025

OLFM Type

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50

Anticipated Start Date

2/6/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Students analyze and define the components of veterinary terms. These skills enable students to determine the meaning of frequently used veterinary terms and to create new terms for specific applications. This course will help prepare students to successfully complete the Veterinary Technology National Examination for Veterinary Technologists.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Ensure that the most up to date medical information/technology is included
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement
• Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
• Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills with students
• Marking exams and posting results
• Communicate with onsite veterinary technology program once per month as per accreditation requirements

We anticipate 100 - 110 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be a Registered Veterinary Technologist or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Have a minimum of 5 years post-graduate veterinary clinical experience Current “in good standing” membership in relevant provincial professional association and regulatory body.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the post-secondary level through a variety of modes, with emphasis on facilitated, web-based instruction and learner support.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate student learning, and to utilize evaluation results for ongoing course improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner, including inter-professional teams.
• Exemplary communication skills (written, oral and electronic).
• Must have high speed internet and own equipment in order to perform online teaching duties.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the Veterinary Technology National Examination (VTNE)
• Completion of the Instructional Skills Workshop an asset

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement:https://www.truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement_2019_2022.pdf

Pay Band

Location

CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

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.