Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Nursing Part-Time Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in veterinary nursing or veterinary assisting for the Department of Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Assistant. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Assistant teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: VETN 100: Intro to Vet Assisting VETN 101: Intro to Vet Nursing Lecture or lab classes.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree as a Veterinary Technician from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA or CVMA accredited program and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

Nice To Haves

• New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials.
• We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching.
• We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (if specific workload requirements are met per semester)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree