Adjunct Instructor, Veterinary Medical Technology
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
522 North Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC
Job Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Number
00386
Division
Veterinary Medical Technology
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Description
Responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimal learning
environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional
activities, developing curriculum courses that support a comprehensive
veterinary medical technology curriculum, demonstrating and modeling
employability and professionalism skills, maintaining collaborative,
respectful working relationships, providing effective instruction consistent
with established objectives, effective advisement of students, accurate and
timely record keeping and reporting, on-going curriculum and course assessment
and improvement, supporting college and program administrative requirements,
and maintaining competency and current knowledge in veterinary medical
technology practice.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrate a thorough understanding, commitment, and adherence to the
mission, philosophy, and policies and guidelines of the Committee on
Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), the North
Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), Nash Community College, the
Veterinary Medical Technology program, and all applicable regulatory
standards.
Provide effective learning experiences for students using a variety of
teaching methods, contribute to the development and implementation of
student-centered education, utilize available educational resources for
the improvement of instruction and creation of teaching material, and
demonstrate the ability to work with students based on the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) in an effort to increase student retention, success
and completion.
Assist in the development and revision of course outlines, syllabi,
curriculum plans, learning objectives, program assessment and evaluation,
and other instructional documentation required to meet program objectives,
provide students at the beginning of each course an ADA compliant syllabus
which identifies measurable learning objectives and expected student
outcomes following a designated and approved template from NCC or other
regulatory entity, and coordinate with the Director of Veterinary Medical
Technology the submission of course syllabi to the designated College
representative prior to the course being taught.
Have instructional plans prepared for each class session in accordance
with stated objectives of the course and implement on-going
curriculum/course assessment and improvement.
Enforce College and program policy and procedures and comply with all
other institutional and professional rules and regulations related to
classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction and general employment.
Be available out of class to students requiring additional assistance and
as otherwise requested or needed by College representatives and individual
students.
Maintain office, classroom, and student records, assess on a regular basis
the performance of students, and process reports, forms, attendance and
other required documentation accurately and timely in collaboration with
the program director in support of College and program strategic planning
and assessment initiatives.
Assist the program director and College administration in the safeguarding
of inventory and identification, preview and acquisition of educational
resources needed to support the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum.
Participate in on-going training related to current practice, technology,
and instructional quality through on and off campus professional
development opportunities supporting College, program and individually
developed professional development plans.
Maintain proper communication and supportive relations with students,
colleagues and community partners and provide assistance to carry out
respective functions.
Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as
assigned by the program director or College administration in meeting the
missions of the program and institution.
Meet the physical demands (with or without reasonable accommodations) of
a veterinary medical technology educator: ability to engage in the
classroom environment for up to four (4) hours with minimal rest
opportunity; visual and hearing acuity to accurately measure, assess, and
document student performance and simulated patient status; gross and fine
motor abilities to perform required job functions of a clinical medical
assistant; ability to travel as needed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to
perform the essential functions of the job.
Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of
time.
Operate a computer and other office machinery.
Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up
to 15pounds.
The ability to communicate information so that others understand.
The ability to observe details.
Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide
instruction, advising, and instructional support.
Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of
the duties listed in this job description.
Minimum Qualifications
A current NC licensed veterinarian or credentialed veterinary technician in NC
who is a graduate of an AVMA or CVMA-accredited program with at least 3-5
years as a DVM or as an RVT, the ability to demonstrate the educational
background and occupational experience appropriate to understand and fulfill
program goals, instructional assignments, and promote the role of the
veterinary technician in the veterinary health care team. Applicants must be
able to meet the physical and emotional demands in all aspects of animal care,
maintain current knowledge and competence in veterinary practice, and have the
ability to maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with
students, staff, faculty and representatives from various animal health
professions and settings. Well-developed clinical, technical, computer,
organization, time management, and communication skills are necessary.
Part-time positions are not benefit eligible.
Employer
Nash Community College
Address
522 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804
Phone
252-451-8264
Website
https:// www. nashcc.edu
