PT Veterinarian Assistant Instructor - Pender Correctional

Cape Fear Community College
US - North Carolina - Wilmington
October 7, 2024
Veterinary

Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 21-00357
Division: Economic & Workforce Development
Department: Economic & Workforce Development
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position DescriptionDEFINITION:
To teach courses in Veterinary Assistant to inmates at the correctional institution. To develop and update curriculum and prepare educational material for courses, provide classroom instruction to students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Courses to be delivered via on ground.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Director of Special Programs
May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
Receives facility rules/procedures and process direction from prison staff
Exercises no supervision

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to Vet Assistant students.
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery
Develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Ensure that all instruction given to students including, lectures, tests, demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and service projects follow the technical direction of the Program Coordinator.
Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change
Attend faculty meetings as required
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance
Maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in the academic field(s)
Participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and program

Other Important Functions:

Assess the relevance and impact of various lessons and revise and improve lesson format when necessary
Evaluate various texts book and select books to be used for future classes
Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes 1
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of:

Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
Safety in the Workplace
Current trends in the academic area
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including Right to Know regulations

Ability to:

Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Communicate clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

Making observations
Reading and writing
Communicating with others
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Operating assigned equipment
Preparing and presenting instructional material
Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds

Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:

Making sound decisions

Responding to questions

Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field OR at least 5 years working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time working experience in the veterinary field

Relevant teaching experience

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Veterinary Medical Technology

Two (2) years teaching experience

Experience in the basics of dog grooming

Supplemental InformationSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Courses will be taught at Pender Correctional Facility, 2-3 days per week.
Courses will be taught in the evening.
This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or .

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