Veterinary Technology Program - Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Roth 403(b)

457(b) plan

Parking permit

Sick leave

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County seeks Veterinary Technology Adjunct Faculty to deliver day, evening, on-site or remote classes. Adjuncts prepare and deliver instruction, coordinate with program staff, and support accreditation.

Minimum requirements include an AAS in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA‑accredited program, Maryland veterinary technician licensure, and three years of teaching or supervisory experience. AAHA standards and clinical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology required and AVMA-accredited program.
• Must be a credentialed veterinary technician and licensed in Maryland.
• Three years teaching experience in veterinary field or supervisory/training role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning through preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Coordinate activities with Program Director and support staff.
• Attend department meetings and contribute to program accreditation.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Medical math

Computer skills

Education

AAS in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Class Description

CCBC is the college of choice for over50,000students and 200 businesseseach year — all with uniquegoals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learningenvironment that is both accepting and challenging, we meetstudents where they are and take them where they want to go. Weoffer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificateand workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3convenient CCBC centers along with off‑site communitylocations.

Veterinary Technology Adjunct faculty are needed to teach day,evening, on‑site and or remote (scheduled/virtual, if needed)classes at the Community College of Baltimore County. Adjunctfaculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation anddelivery of instruction, cooperate with College support staff intimely submission of materials and grades as required and,coordinate activities with the Program Director. Adjunct facultyare selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise ofthe applicant. Adjunct faculty are required to attend departmentmeetings, participate in professional development related toclassroom instruction and pedagogy, be available to studentsoutside of class and, assist in maintaining programaccreditation.

Adjunct Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour.

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in VeterinaryTechnology required and degree must be from an AVMA‑accreditedprogram
• Must be a credentialed veterinary technician, licensed in thestate of Maryland
• Three (3) years teaching experience in the veterinary field orsupervisory/training role in clinical practice
• Must have current with veterinary knowledge, AAHA standards ofpatient care including documentation/patient care/clientcommunication, and be proficient with skills in clinical lab,clinical procedures, diagnostic imaging, monitoringsurgery/anesthesia, etc.
• Ability to actively engage and effectively teach/mentorstudents
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Must have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, beproficient with communication, written, medical math and computerskills

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed bythe program director and/or course coordinator
• Abides by College wide policies and procedures regardingclassroom conduct
• Ensures instruction meets or exceeds standards established bythe American Veterinary Medical Association Committee of VeterinaryTechnician Education and Activities (AVMA/CVTEA)
• Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diversestudent population
• Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab, includingpreparatory and clean up time for labs, if applicable
• Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program andCollege policies
• Ensures that program specific evaluation methods areadministered and completed in a consistent and equitablemanner
• Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectivelyassessing the established course objectives
• Monitors student performance on a regular basis and providesconstructive feedback within a reasonable timeframe tostudents

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reductionauthorization is needed. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms.
  The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBCemployees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Timeemployees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when youopen a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allowsemployees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdrawtax-free dollars from the account upon retirement. The Roth403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, PartTime Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save forretirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees maycontribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combinedfor the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYAFinancial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorizationform is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/HumanResources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of PublicSafety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-timeemployees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-timeemployees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty,part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.