PT Faculty-Veterinary Technician Program - Payson

Gila Community College•Payson, AZ

About The Position

Gila Community College is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach in its Veterinary Technician Program in Payson. The instructor teaches foundational veterinary technician skills, manages a safe learning environment, and delivers hands-on and scenario-based training aligned with national and industry standards. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans and instructional materials, assessing student progress, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting students’ employability skills. Instruction may be delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Faculty are expected to communicate subject matter effectively using methods that accommodate different learning styles, keep accurate records, and assist with ancillary educational programs as needed. Adjunct faculty teach at least one and no more than nine classroom contact hours per week during a semester unless a larger assignment is approved. They also verify attendance and participation, submit rolls and grades by deadlines, attend designated meetings and training, and support student engagement and success through tutoring and advising. The position works under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators, while allowing independent judgment over the classroom environment and instructional methods within College guidance. Employment requires passing a background screening and obtaining a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Duties are performed in an office environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment, with limited exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

A combination of education, training, and experience that meets the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area.
A degree in veterinary technology (CVT) or a closely related field.
An active Arizona veterinary technician license.
Three or more years of practical, hands-on experience as a veterinary technician.
Ability to pass a background screening process and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively use various technologies, programs, and instructional methods to produce quality instructional and student-success opportunities.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices, particularly when performing general physical activities.
Additional advanced clinical training and/or specialty certifications, such as specialist distinctions.

Responsibilities

Teach foundational veterinary technician skills.
Manage a safe learning environment.
Demonstrate and supervise hands-on and scenario-based training aligned with national and industry-based standards.
Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials.
Assess student progress.
Maintain lab equipment.
Support the development of student employability skills.
Teach at least one and no more than nine classroom contact hours per week during a semester, subject to approval for assignments exceeding that limit.
Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration.
Submit complete and accurate attendance rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
Attend designated Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, staff meetings, continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement, and accreditation activities.
Provide one-on-one tutoring as needed, advise or counsel students when necessary, and foster student engagement and success.
Perform other similar duties as directed.
Use effective record-keeping strategies and provide timely, correct information to students.
Assist with ancillary educational programs and services as needed.