The Adjunct Instructor – Veterinary Technology DVM should demonstrate proficiency in small animal surgical skills, anesthesia, radiographic safety and interpretation, and dental prophylaxis, extraction, and radiology techniques. Clinical experience in veterinary practice and familiarity with AVMA / CVTEA accreditation standards are highly desirable. The current vacancy is for the Spring 2027 semester. This is an in-person position meeting on Thursdays and/or Fridays from 9:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for developing and improving curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, evaluating student learning, and fostering student success.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through an Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College’s values and goals.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities as determined by the supervisor:

1. Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success.
2. Demonstrates best practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students’ diverse academic needs.
3. Uses instructional technology including multimedia to meet students’ learning needs and achieve the objectives of the academic program/College.
4. Assists or leads in planning and/or developing new curriculum and courses, as assigned by the Department Chairperson/Dean. Evaluates and revises existing curriculum and courses as part of the annual course evaluation process and/or as assigned. Contributes to program review.
5. Participates in the planning and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment (SLOA).
6. Serves as an advisor for students, utilizing effective advisement strategies, the Student Educational Plan and other advisement tools to promote student retention and progression.
7. Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) which the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, feedback, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and other approved forms of academic support.
8. Makes oneself accessible and available to assist students. Provides a minimum of six (6) posted office hours per week to students.
9. Maintains adequate and timely student records. Evaluates and reports students’ progress and attendance in a timely manner.
10. Works as a team member with other faculty and staff to facilitate College and academic program operations and achieve goals and objectives.
11. Assists in attaining and maintaining program accreditation.
12. Completes the New Faculty Development Program (NFDP) during the one-year probationary period.
13. Continues professional development/growth and a commitment to continuous improvement as an instructor.
14. Participates in departmental/campus/College meetings and serves on campus or collegewide committees.
15. Participates in developing and implementing college policies, objectives, and/or functions.
16. Assists in providing support for operations/events/processes to enhance recruitment, enrollment/registration, advisement, transfer, and graduate employment.
17. Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing, as requested.
18. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD)
• Licensed in Delaware
• A minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience in companion animal medicine, including anesthesia and surgery
• Proof of a protective antibody titer against the rabies virus dated within two years of hire