Salary
$869 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IU's/Quarter

Are you passionate about training the next generation of veterinary technicians to provide excellent care and service to animals and their owners? Are you ready to get involved with a top-notch Veterinary Technology program, sharing your clinical knowledge and experience with vet tech students? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the faculty ranks at Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Yakima Valley College seeks innovative part-time Veterinary Technology Instructor who is active and accomplished in their discipline, interested in teaching or related experiences, and who is committed to community college students and their success. This is a part-time, non-tenure track faculty position. 

Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Education, the Veterinary Technology Instructor will be accomplished and active in their discipline, committed to participating in a multicultural learning environment, and have a strong promise as a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Three (3) years’ experience in a veterinary clinical setting or related field.
• Must possess the physical ability to perform skills and evaluations of patients and students required of position, which may include fine motor skills, manual dexterity, ability to lift and position patients and vision (with or without correction) to see depth, color, fine details through microscopes etc.
• Ability to perform the skills and evaluations of students and patients required of position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• DVM/VMD, graduate of AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program, or advanced degree in relevant field

• Experience teaching co-workers, employees, and/or students in a structured or clinical/practicum/externship setting.

• 5 years full-time experience in a clinical setting working with dogs, cats, and large animals 
• Experience using computers and education related learning management systems/software.

• Eligibility for professional technical certification in the State of Washington. 

JOB PROFILE:

• Teach a variety of courses in the Veterinary Technology program.
• Consult with students outside of class through daily office hours.
• Prepare course instruction and course/curriculum planning.
• Use effective classroom methodologies to teach to a variety of students.
• Participate in outcomes assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
• Use strong interpersonal communication skills for effectively interacting and working with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and abilities in a multicultural setting.
• Place primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
• Demonstrate the ability to use written and oral communication in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to the mission and values of YVC and community college education philosophies.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
• Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire
• License/Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Candidates invited to interview may be required to perform a skills test.

 Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification from upon hire."

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670.

Applicants with Disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.