9 Month-Teaching Faculty (Veterinary Technology)

Virginia Community College, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Posting Summary


Working Title 9 Month-Teaching Faculty (Veterinary Technology)
Role Title 9 month-Instructor
Role Code 01013-FP
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 280F0823
Agency Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience within assigned rank.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Work schedule varies depending on class schedule.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. The faculty position is available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.
Duties and Tasks: Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
Essential Functions: NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.
Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
  • Proficiency with soft tissue surgery, dentistry with extractions, digital radiography, ultrasound techniques and emergency and critical care procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills.
  • Ability to use instructional technology.
  • Willing to work with live animals.


Required Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Licensed Veterinary Technician. Degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
  • Current veterinary or veterinary technician license in the US.
  • A minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience, including surgery and dentistry.
  • Must be willing to work with live animals.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Degree must be awarded by an AVMA-accredited program.
  • Veterinary Technician Specialist.
  • Prior experience with teaching in Higher Education which may include classroom, hybrid, and online classes.
  • Demonstrate commitment to fostering and teaching in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Interest in pharmacology, surgery, promoting advanced nursing techniques, animal dentistry, exotics, large animal medicine, lab animal/zoo medicine, and laboratory procedures.
  • Current rabies vaccination.
  • Fear Free Certified.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
n/a

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number FAC_1225P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 02/29/2024
Job Close Date 03/29/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website .
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports .
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/71014

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