Director of NTU Teaching Hospital & Land Grant Programs

Navajo Technical University•Crownpoint, NM

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides part-time direct professional instruction in Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences for Navajo Technical University students; direction for land grant programs at the University; professional leadership in the use of both the direct and indirect instructional resources of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; and grantsmanship services for supplementing fiscal and intellectual resources of the Hospital in support of the University's Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences instructional program. This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

Requirements

Master of Arts in Veterinary Medicine or Education, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Ten (10-) or more years of successful Veterinary practice, and two (2) full academic years teaching at the secondary or undergraduate University levels in Animal Science or Veterinary Technology areas; or Board certification in a directly related Veterinary discipline; or equivalent experience acceptable to the University.
Arizona or New Mexico Licensure as a Veterinarian
Sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position as described herein fully professionally and effectively.
Knowledge of learning theory; the motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process; and the conditions which affect individual learning and change
Knowledge of effective time and resource management
Ability to convey ideas effectively to others in a group or one-on-one situations
Ability to maintain restraint and to keep calm and goal-oriented when faced with emotional or angry individuals
Ability to present one's self, the University, and the Hospital in a positive, professional manner
Advocate for academic priorities
Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Demonstrate management and organizational skills, including a willingness to explore new paradigms to improve the quality of teaching and efficiency
Knowledge of higher education accreditation processes and issues
Network with other administrators and programs.
Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of tribal community Universities.

Nice To Haves

Years of prior experience in a comparable position:
Previous experience in teaching minority students, especially Native Americans.
Ability to understand and speak the Navajo Language in a professional medical setting.
More than the required two (2) years teaching at the secondary or post-secondary levels in the assigned subject area.

Responsibilities

Makes plans, evaluates, implements, and revises as necessary an overall written instructional plan in Veterinary Technology and the Animal Sciences
Organizes and instructs classes in the subject areas of Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences for from three (3) to twelve (12) student credit hours per semester, and a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours per instructional week
Teaches all courses by the approved schedule of classes and the approved course description
Evaluates student performance systematically and creates and maintains accurate, confidential student performance records
Directs instructors in Veterinary Technology and Animal Science in assessment processes that meet the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation Association
Integrates Dine' Education Philosophy into course curricula to the maximum extent feasible
Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge of the assigned subject area(s)
Actively seeks additional ways to improve instruction and to update and/or revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance
Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methodologies
Maintains familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques in the assigned subject areas(s) and recommends their adoption when appropriate
Provides advice and/or assistance to associate faculty regarding course content and instructional materials
Maintains general knowledge of NTU degree requirements, programs, and course transfer information
Advises students on academic curricula
Refers to students as needed for academic counseling and/or alcohol and substance abuse counseling
Establishes, develops, funds, staffs, operates, and maintains a low-cost, year-round, Veterinary Teaching Hospital model program
Schedules, directs, and supervises the Hospital staff in providing clinical services in a manner and on a schedule that provides a demonstration teaching basis for the planned instruction of students.
Enlists, coordinates, and oversees the work of a volunteer professional workforce to man specialized Veterinary clinics and projects for this same purpose. Enlists and employs temporary part-time help to support such clinics and projects with routine animal care services.
Incorporates students as hands-on active learners in all Veterinary Technology and Animal Science related functions of the Hospital.
Maintains regular fully manned Hospital operating hours
Assures that all Hospital services meet the quality control standards of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and applicable State and Federal law and regulations.
Aggressively pursues, obtains, and (once secured) maintains American Veterinary Medical Association national accreditation of the Teaching Hospital's Veterinary training program, and associated articulation agreements with other Veterinary training programs, and institutions of higher education.
Plans and secures University administration approval for Teaching Hospital budgets and budget amendments, and manages operations within these approved limits.
Subject to budget limitations, plans, designs, secures, and maintains an on-site inventory of state-of-the-art specialized equipment, materials, and supplies, as needed to support the Teaching Hospital program and projects. Trains students and staff in the professional use, care, and conservation thereof.
Manages budgets and income based upon direction from the University's CFO to ensure efficient hospital/land grant operations.
Manages land grant programming, including the Extension program, for Navajo Tech.
Complete and update planning for all land grant programs for Navajo Tech.
Manage all land grant program budgets.
Coordinate land grant programming with all appropriate academic departments on campus.
Aggressively pursues supplementary funding resources for the University's land grant programming and the Hospital's direct and indirect instructional functions. Systematically incorporates students as participants in professional Veterinary Technology and Animal Science projects, as one element in their professional instructional program. Serves as Principal Investigator to guarantee the professional integrity of such projects.
Prepares continuation and renewal funding agreement proposals and submits for approval through the University approval process in ample time to meet funding agency deadlines for submission.
Prepares a detailed budget and supporting narrative for the funding agreement before submission of proposals, and if and when approved, submits a copy to University Financial Services.
Provides copies of all grant proposals to the University Grants and Contracts Office.
As time permits, prepares and submit funding proposals that fully meet funding agency minimum criteria for consideration, and that result in additional funding for the Teaching Hospital Program.
Serves as Project Director for all outside funded Teaching Hospital Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements
Represents the Teaching Hospital as needed to other University administrators, departments, and faculty
Advises and assists Veterinary students in academic and career planning
Directs curriculum and instructional program review and development in Veterinary Technology and Animal Science disciplines.
Participates in University governance by NTU President's assignment to standing committees and task forces
Participates in community activities and services related to Teaching Hospital programs
Recruits students for the Veterinary training program, wherever and whenever feasible to do so
May participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies
Participates in the NTU Professional Development Plan to maintain Arizona and New Mexico State Veterinarian Licensure and Teaching Hospital accreditation
Maintains state-of-the-art professional knowledge and competence in Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences
The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisors or any higher-level authority to which the supervisors report.