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

Job Description

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 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.

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

Possible Courses Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals I
• Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals II
• Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Procedures
• Veterinary Clinical Nursing Skills
• Veterinary Pharmacology

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years teaching experience in a community college

Additional Information

Salary:

Adjunct Instructor
3 Credit Lecture $4,191.00-$5,064.00
4 Credit Lecture $5,588.00-$6,752.00
4 Credit Lab $6,259.00-$7,562.00

Employee Status: Part Time
Benefits: No