Veterinary Technology Program CVT- Adjunct Faculty (Pool) - Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College•Gardner, MA

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About The Position

Mount Wachusett Community College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time instructors for the Veterinary Technology program. The applicants must have knowledge and expertise in the topics being taught and promote the appropriate role of the veterinary technician. The applicants must instruct and implement the Veterinary Technology program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum and AVMA standards. Application submission to the part time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas. All part time faculty are responsible for providing our students with a high quality learning environment, while utilizing their focused expertise and experience in their individual classrooms, laboratories, and online platforms. Adjunct Faculty Postings are for potential part-time, non-benefited, positions during the 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 academic years. Applications for adjunct positions will be held in applicant pools by discipline which, whenever a position opens up in any given discipline, will be consulted when searching for candidates to fill the position. Applicants for adjunct positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. Adjunct applicants are encouraged to indicate their availability by completing the Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire.

Requirements

Currently certified veterinary technician and/or currently employed veterinary technician
Bachelor's degree or higher
A minimum of three years in clinical practice
Strong, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of competence in the area of instruction
Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities

Nice To Haves

3-5 years teaching experience in a community college

Responsibilities

Develop interactive course material in accordance with the AVMA's essential skills list
Supervise students in simulated and clinical settings
Maintain expertise appropriate to veterinary medicine and teaching responsibilities
Instruct in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes
Instructional preparation
Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
An obligation on the part of the unit member to be available to students by appointment when mutually convenient
Not more than one faculty meeting per session
Other duties as assigned