Adjunct Faculty, Veterinary Nursing
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- Compensation: $32 /credit hr
- Worksite Location: Maize High School Monday-Friday 8:30am-10:30am South Academy Monday-Friday 11:30am-3:00pm
- Hours per week: 10-15 hours a week
- Hiring for multiple positions
Overview / Job Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty for Veterinary Nursing plays a vital role in delivering high-quality education to students pursuing a career in veterinary technology. This position involves teaching clinical skills, preparing students for licensure, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of clinical expertise and teaching experience, creating an engaging learning environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
- Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Ensures that each program/class includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
- Evaluates students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.
- Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes that meet course/program objectives and improve student learning.
Requirements
Education:
- Associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred, Registered Veterinary Technician license (RVT) preferred.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Applicants with no degree or licensure must obtain an Approved Veterinary Assistant certificate within one year of hire.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ full-time work experience in industry preferred.
- Must possess current licensure/certification/registration as required by profession.
- Possess or be eligible to obtain veterinary (DVM) or veterinary technician licensure (RVT) in Kansas.
- Teaching experience in adult education preferred.
- Required knowledge of computers and various software applications, including basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Benefits
WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.