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Adjunct, Veterinary Assistant Program

Inside Higher Ed, Frederick, MD, United States


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 the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

Previous experience teaching or in corporate/staff training
Experience using Blackboard learning management system
Associates degree or above
Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

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