Adjunct Faculty

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty

Trumbull Campus - Warren, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

BSCI 10005 Small Animal Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

Identification of anatomy and basic physiological functions of domestic small animals: skeletal, muscles, integumentary, special sense organs, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nerves, circulatory and immune.

The course will consist of both lectures and laboratories. Laboratories will consist of instructive learning, demonstrations, discussions, laboratory assignments, and dissection of preserved animal cadavers.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After successful completion of the course the student should:
Understand the clinically important anatomy and physiology of cats and dogs.
Know the anatomic and physiologic similarities and differences of cats and dogs.
Understand the application of veterinary anatomy and physiology to veterinary technology and veterinary medicine
Recognize disease manifestations based on anatomic and physiologic abnormalities
Recognize and identify important clinically relevant anatomic landmarks
Apply the information learned to a career in veterinary medicine

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a Master’s degree in a related field OR DVM

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

Tuesdays 9:30 -12 pm Lecture

1-4 pm Laboratory

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.