Veterinary Technology 580: Small Animal Practicum II (Certified Veterinary Technician - Adjunct Faculty)
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Veterinary Technology 580: Small Animal Practicum II (Certified Veterinary Technician - Adjunct Faculty)Job Description
The University of New Hampshire’s Veterinary Technology Program is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Adjunct Faculty Member to join our team. This position is ideal for experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of veterinary technicians.
Position Overview:
As an Adjunct Faculty Member teaching VTEC 580: Small Animal Practicum II (a 2-credit course), you will be responsible for instructing students in practical skills in our on-campus wellness clinic and at off-campus shelter locations. This course will run during the spring semester on Monday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 5:00pm, focusing primarily on small animals. You will play a key role in developing students’ competencies in veterinary practices through direct supervision and mentorship.
As an Adjunct Faculty Member teaching VTEC 580: Small Animal Practicum II (a 2-credit course), you will be responsible for instructing students in practical skills in our on-campus wellness clinic and at off-campus shelter locations. This course will run during the spring semester on Monday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 5:00pm, focusing primarily on small animals. You will play a key role in developing students’ competencies in veterinary practices through direct supervision and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach hands-on skills in the wellness clinic and off-campus shelter settings.
- Assess and provide feedback on student performance in practical applications.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Mentor students in developing their technical skills and professional attitudes.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references. If you have any questions please contact Mary Wiley (mary.wiley@unh.edu) search committee chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Campus Location
DurhamRequired Qualifications
- A degree in veterinary technology awarded by an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) CVTEA (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities) accredited program.
- Current certification or licensure as a credentialed veterinary technician.
- Experience in a clinical or shelter environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; teaching experience is a plus.
Salary Information
Salary rates are set based on each candidate’s education and experience, job responsibilities, internal equity and or available department funding.
Posting Number
AFP0353FY25Open Date
11/19/2024Open Until Filled
YesEEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
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