Veterinary Office Assistant Instructor (TERM)

NorQuest College • Edmonton, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference! We are looking for a term instructor for our Health Administration and Technology team at our downtown campus to teach in our Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program. This program teaches skills in veterinary office administration.

As a NorQuest Instructor, you will facilitate learning in a variety of modalities, and this will require the use of technology to deliver engaging learner experiences. Instructors help our learners acquire the skills, knowledge and attitude to be successful in their chosen career. You will need to possess excellent organizational and communication skills and have a passion for providing instruction and feedback that allows our students to apply skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our students come to us with the goals of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Take a step forward with us: Join us and help them achieve their goals.

We have one full-time, term instructor position available at our downtown campus. Instructors will need to teach courses in the Veterinary Office Assistant program and other programs. Instructors must be available to teach classes Monday to Friday, during the day, at our downtown campus as well as online.

Requirements

• At least two years of recent experience working in the veterinary industry.
• Active membership/registration with a veterinary association (e.g. RVT, DVM)
• At least three years of teaching experience
• Proficiency in using technology
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Engage a collaborative approach as a team member
• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and meeting the needs of our diverse learners.
• Foster and maintain a respectful, supportive community of professionals and learners
• Be a flexible, innovative thinker open to new ideas
• Positive approach to problem-solving, challenges, and opportunities
• Strong learner-centered philosophy and ability to apply different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Skilled in utilizing a variety of technology and applying its use to improving the learner experience and solve problems creatively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using Moodle and/or Kaltura would be a benefit.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning in a variety of modalities, utilizing technology to deliver engaging learner experiences.
• Help learners acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitude to be successful in their chosen career.
• Provide instruction and feedback that allows students to apply skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Teach courses in the Veterinary Office Assistant program and other programs.
• Teach classes Monday to Friday, during the day, at the downtown campus as well as online.
• Create engaging and dynamic lessons, utilizing a variety of teaching methods.

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level