Veterinary Technology Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

Yuba Community College District; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuba Community College District seeks a Veterinary Technology Instructor for a long term temporary assignment. The role involves teaching all levels of veterinary technology, preparing students for state boards, and maintaining AVMA accreditation.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, coordination with transfer partners, and participation in governance. The ideal candidate has DVM and CA licensure eligibility with clinical experience and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent must be held or eligible for licensure in California.
• Knowledge of laws governing Veterinary Technicians in California is required.
• Experience as a practicing DVM in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach all levels of lecture and laboratory courses in the veterinary technology curriculum.
• Prepare students to become eligible for state board examinations and RVT practice.
• Maintain AVMA accreditation; submit required reports; coordinate with outside agencies; support advisory committee.
• Prepare course syllabi and outlines; develop and maintain curriculum; support transfer articulation with schools/universities.
• Incorporate diverse learning methods including distance learning and accelerated courses; teach as assigned; collaborate with related departments.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives; engage in shared governance.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

AVMA accreditation knowledge

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

California licensure eligibility

Job description

Veterinary Technology Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Veterinary Technology Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

Location

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Organize and teach all levels of lecture and laboratory courses covering the entire range of the veterinary technology curriculum offered at Yuba College
• Prepare students to become eligible to take state board examinations and work as practicing Registered Veterinary Technicians
• Maintain ongoing AVMA accreditation, submit required reports, work with outside agencies, and develop an active advisory committee
• Prepare and complete course syllabi and outlines
• Develop and maintain a relevant veterinary technology curriculum, and assist in facilitating appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with high schools and four-year colleges/universities
• Facilitate student learning by working to develop every student’s abilities and by designing varied and motivating learning environments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses
• Teach courses as assigned to meet student needs
• Work with other related departments
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees
• Be committed to, and participate in, the shared-governance process

REQUIRED DUTIES :

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for an AVMA accredited school:

• Possess a current Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license and become licensed to practice in California OR
• The equivalent
• Knowledge of laws governing the activities and education of Veterinary Technicians in California
• Experience as a practicing DVM in a clinical setting

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous teaching, employment, or student experiences that provide the candidate with the ability to successfully teach veterinary technology
• Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population as they relate to the mission of the Yuba Community College District
• Knowledge and/or experience in related disciplines such as biochemistry, biology, agriculture, animal science, or chemistry
• Experience supervising and/or working with a diverse student population
• Background in the use of computers or technology in the classroom/laboratory
• Previous teaching experience utilizing distributive education (interactive television, online, etc.). Working knowledge of html authoring tools and managing on-line media supported curriculum
• Experience with both small and livestock/farm animals preferred

Physical Demands

Range/Step

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,971 - $113,905/YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Commitment to Diversity

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Diversity/Equity Statement

Optional Documents

Yuba Community College District,
3301 E. Onstott Road,
Yuba City, CA 95991
http://www.yccd.edu
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