Veterinary Assistant Program Instructor - Adjunct

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Veterinary Assistant Program to support the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare Careers Department. The role develops NAVTA-aligned lectures and labs to prepare students for a 100-hour clinical externship.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM or RVT license, can craft curriculum using NAVTA guidelines, and demonstrate strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license or Veterinary Technician certification.
• Ability to develop course curriculum based on NAVTA guidelines and textbook, including PowerPoint presentations.
• 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.
• Prepare students for their 100 hour clinical externship.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.

Skills

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Instructional design

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Veterinary Technician Certification

NAVTA guidelines experience

Tools

Blackboard LMS

PowerPoint

Job description

Frederick Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Veterinary Assistant Program to support the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare Careers Department. The role develops NAVTA-aligned lectures and labs to prepare students for a 100-hour clinical externship.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM or RVT license, can craft curriculum using NAVTA guidelines, and demonstrate strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.