Program Director and Instructor, Veterinary Nursing - Fall 2026 (Revised)

Job Summary

*This position is OPEN until Filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by April 30, 2026.

The program director is responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, and development to ensure program effectiveness.

Specific duties include:

• Assist the department chair in managing the day-to-day operational aspect of the program.
• Analyze programmatic needs and ensure program aligned with industry standards and accreditation standards.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend the hiring of full and part-time faculty.
• Supervises and evaluates part-time faculty as needed.
• Provides program budgetary oversight.
• Actively supports faculty development.
• Actively participates in curriculum development and review.
• Serves as liaison between students and the program/department.
• Serve as a student advisor for the VETN program.
• Meets with internal and external constituents.
• Facilitate and participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Participate in the CSN Veterinary Nursing Teaching Clinic.
• Manage and oversee the animals maintained by the VETN Program.
• Participate in grant development and writing as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Be a licensed veterinarian (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)) with a degree from an AVMA or CVMA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in veterinary practice
• Be in good standing with the AVMA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the college level, ideally in a veterinary technology/nursing program
• Experience in academic leadership, including program oversight, curriculum development, and student advising