"Veterinary Technology Program - Adjunct Faculty"

Veterinary Technology Adjunct faculty are needed to teach day, evening, on-site and or remote (scheduled/virtual, if needed) classes at the Community College of Baltimore County. Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperate with College support staff in timely submission of materials and grades as required and, coordinate activities with the Program Director. Adjunct faculty are selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise of the applicant. Adjunct faculty are required to attend department meetings, participate in professional development related to classroom instruction and pedagogy, be available to students outside of class and, assist in maintaining program accreditation.

Adjunct Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour.

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Veterinary Technology required and degree must be from an AVMA-accredited program
• Must be a credentialed veterinary technician, licensed in the state of Maryland
• Three (3) years teaching experience in the veterinary field or supervisory/training role in clinical practice
• Must be current with veterinary knowledge, AAHA standards of patient care including documentation/patient care/client communication, and be proficient with skills in clinical lab, clinical procedures, diagnostic imaging, monitoring surgery/anesthesia, etc.
• Ability to actively engage and effectively teach/mentor students
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Must have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, be proficient with communication, written, medical math and computer skills

Duties:

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator
• Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct
• Ensures instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee of Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA/CVTEA)
• Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population
• Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab, including preparatory and clean up time for labs, if applicable
• Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies
• Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner
• Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives
• Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides constructive feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students