Animal Science/Registered Veterinary Technician- Adjunct Professor

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR
2. Any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Possession of Registered Veterinary Technician License in the state of California AND any BA/BS, MA/MS, or MBA degree.
3. Equivalent of six years of Registered Veterinary Technician experience and/or teaching experience in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
4. Willingness and ability to work with diverse animal species, large and small, used in agricultural sciences courses.
5. Medical and handling/restraint skills relating to Animal Science.
6. Ability to teach Anatomy and Physiology.
7. Experience with Pet Science (reptiles, fish, pocket pets, dogs and cats).
8. Broad-based understanding of career opportunities in the Animal Science/Veterinary industry and related fields.
9. Agriculture Business and Resource Management background.
10. Experience and enthusiasm in teaching vocational/technical students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach Animal Science/ Veterinary Technology Classes and related courses such as Animal Science, Animal Handling and Restraint, Pet Science (Fish, Reptile, Pet shop, Canine and Feline), Horse Production/Ranch management, Horse Hoof Care, Anatomy and Physiology and other related courses according to established curriculum.
2. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities, College policies, division policies and department policies.
3. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
4. Late afternoon, evening, and/or Saturday assignments may be required.