Adjunct, Veterinary Assistant Program at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland

Job Description:

Adjunct Job Title:

Adjunct, Veterinary Assistant Program

Position Summary:



This position supports the Veterinary Assistant Training program under the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare Careers Department. The adjunct instructor prepares students for work as a veterinary assistant through the development of engaging lectures and interactive classroom labs following essential curriculum standards outlined by National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



The following are the functions essential to performing this job:


1. Develop engaging lectures following NAVTA essential skills checklist
2. Prepare interactive labs for students to practice concepts
3. Create both written and skills assessments to measure competency
4. Prepare students for their 100 hour clinical externship
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods



Required Minimum Qualifications:



1. Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license or Veterinary Technician certification
2. Ability to develop course curriculum based on NAVTA guidelines and textbook, including PowerPoint presentations
3. Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills



Desired Qualifications:



1. Previous experience teaching or in corporate/staff training
2. Experience using Blackboard learning management system.
3. Associates degree or above


Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time

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All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2024.




For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Kelanie Yordy at kyordy@frederick.edu.



Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.


Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.