Adjunct - Vet Tech

Kirkwood Community College • Cedar Rapids, IA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:  Kirkwood Community College's Agricultural Sciences Department seeks a skilled enthusiastic individual to join our faculty to teach courses in our Veterinary Technician Program. Primary duties will include assist with teaching the large animal lab. The labs for this position will be Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm. $1,304  per credit hour of instruction. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.  Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.  Provide instructor lab support for Large Animal course in assisting students learning essential skills. Lab activities include, but are not limited to: blood draws, IM and sub-q injections, halter lead and tie, TPR. Assist with preparing and facilitating lab activities involving large and small ruminants and equine. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course. Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.   The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Requirements

• Three years of experience with large animals or bachelor's degree in Animal Science.

Nice To Haves

• Three years experience handling cattle, goats, and equine.
• AAS or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science.
• Large animal husbandry experience.
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructor lab support for Large Animal course in assisting students learning essential skills.
• Lab activities include, but are not limited to: blood draws, IM and sub-q injections, halter lead and tie, TPR.
• Assist with preparing and facilitating lab activities involving large and small ruminants and equine.
• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
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