Adjunct, Veterinary Assistant Program

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for its Veterinary Assistant Program to develop engaging lectures and interactive labs in line with NAVTA standards. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license or Veterinary Technician certification and have excellent communication skills. This position does not offer remote teaching opportunities and is a vital part of training the next generation of veterinary assistants.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license or Veterinary Technician certification.
• Ability to develop course curriculum based on NAVTA guidelines.
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lectures following NAVTA essential skills checklist.
• Prepare interactive labs for students to practice concepts.
• Create both written and skills assessments to measure competency.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license

Veterinary Technician certification

Associates degree or above

Tools

Blackboard learning management system

Job description

Adjunct Job Title:

Adjunct, Veterinary Assistant Program

Adjunct Job Description:

No remote teaching opportunities are available at this time

Position Summary:

This position supports the Veterinary Assistant Training program under the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare Careers Department. The adjunct instructor prepares students for work as a veterinary assistant through the development of engaging lectures and interactive classroom labs following essential curriculum standards outlined by National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Develop engaging lectures following NAVTA essential skills checklist
2. Prepare interactive labs for students to practice concepts
3. Create both written and skills assessments to measure competency
4. Prepare students for their 100 hour clinical externship
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license or Veterinary Technician certification
2. Ability to develop course curriculum based on NAVTA guidelines and textbook, including PowerPoint presentations
3. Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous experience teaching or in corporate/staff training
2. Experience using Blackboard learning management system.
3. Associates degree or above

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time

Pool Number:

TS654P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2026.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dan Saunders at [e-mail].

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.