Veterinary Technology Tenure-Track Faculty
- Employer
- Parkland College
- Location
- Champaign, IL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Veterinary Science
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
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Veterinary Technology Tenure-Track FacultyCompensation is dependent upon qualifications.Serves as Faculty and DVM for Parkland College's Veterinary Technology Program. Coordinates acquisition, disposition, care, and use of the live animals for the Veterinary Technology Program. Tenure-Track Faculty teach a full-time load as per the Parkland Academic Employees (PAE) bargaining agreement.They advise and mentor students, and participate in governance of their departments and the college. Essential Job Functions Teaching Functions:
- Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college and conduct program evaluation.Perform professional clinical duties in accordance with established policies and procedures of the clinical faculty, the Health Professionals Department, Parkland College, and Illinois state law.Maintain all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline; meet essential qualifications to teach lecture and lab in the discipline.Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepare a course syllabus for each course and post with other course information on college’s Learning Management System (LMS) by date set by the College.Format test and quizzes; obtain questions from lecturing faculty; administer test and answer questions.Post and distribute information needed for students on Kaplan and monitor testing to assure all students have completed testing and any needed remediation.Maintain regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provide assistance to students in a timely manner.Is available for student advising/mentoring.Participate in the instruction of other classes if needed and availability allows. Maintain accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use committee, schedule meetings and prepare meeting minutes and reports; prepare and review SOPs, procedures and protocols specific to the Animal Welfare Act. Prepare and maintain all USDA paperwork for acquisition and disposition of all live animals used for the program.Order and monitor the inventory of controlled substances. Supervise and coordinate student animal care schedules.Available for weekend and holiday grading and supervision of animal care; on call in case of emergencies.Responsible for hiring kennel care workers for animal care on college holidays and any days/times college is closed.Work closely with advisory and faculty committees to maintain and improve the quality of course and programs.Work as liaison between appropriate agencies in the community. Assist director in program evaluation and accreditation procedures.Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Assistant Dean.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program and licensed as a veterinarian in Illinois, or eligible for licensure within six (6) months of employment.Knowledge and diversified work experience including three (3) years of private practice experience working in a progressive veterinary team that includes one or more certified veterinary technicians.Experience working with live animals in a variety of species within the last three (3) years.Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline; meet essential qualifications to teach lecture and lab.Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies.Experience teaching.Leadership and management skills.
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