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Instructor/Program Director for Animal Health Technology
Temporary Registered Veterinary Technician

Filing Deadline: Until Filled

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Responsible for teaching courses in the animal health technology program. These courses are designed to meet the demands of preparing students for careers in animal health care services. Courses in the program include; animal care management, comparative anatomy and physiology, comparative pathology and pharmacology clinical procedures, veterinary office practice and interpersonal skills, veterinary clinical pathology, diagnostic radiography, surgical assisting and anesthesiology, current veterinary therapy in small animal practice and other courses to complete the program. Completion of the curriculum prepares students for the California State Board Examination so that students can become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, including, but not limited to: teaching all scheduled classes; following the course outline; keeping and submitting accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; posting and maintaining scheduled office hours; developing curriculum; participating in departmental meetings and college-wide activities and committees; and maintaining relationships with feeder schools as well as the business/industry community through our school relations office and personal contact with local firms. Assignment may include day, evening, weekend classes, and classes off the main campus. The director receives a 20% reassign time for other responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Must be sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.
  • BA/BS in animal health technology (or related area) and two years of experience in animal health care or AA with six years of experience. Must currently be a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician in California. (Applicants applying for equivalency consideration must submit a District form for Equivalency Committee review.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Experience teaching to culturally diverse and nontraditional students.
  • Knowledge of the use of computers in the curriculum.
  • Willingness to incorporate appropriate technology in courses at all levels.
  • Membership in relevant organizations.

* Meeting the minimum and/or desired qualifications does not assure any candidate an interview.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:REVISED

Regular, full-time, academic, tenure-track position. Annual starting salary range: $42,395 to $60,223 based on 176 days (placement dependent upon educational background and appropriate full-time teaching experience). District-assisted health and welfare coverage for employee and dependents includes medical, dental, and vision. Life, accident, and income protection insurance premiums are available for the employee only. State Teacher’s Retirement System (STRS) membership is required. The District participates in contributions to STRS.

All offers of employment are contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees, receipt of official transcripts verifying the degree stipulated under the minimum qualifications section, employment verification, and any other pertinent documentation.

Individual selected must be fingerprinted and submit to a tuberculosis examination.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants must provide the following items in order to be considered in the initial screening:

  1. A completed application for academic service.
  2. A resume/CV and cover letter.
  3. A copy of transcripts verifying educational requirement(s).
ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED WILL BE
FORWARDED TO SELECTION COMMITTEE.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to be sure that all required materials are in the Human Resources office. Submit all application materials together. Applicants submitting incomplete application packets cannot be considered.

All documents included in your application file become the property of the college and will not be returned. Your file for this opening will not be considered for future openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

It is the policy of the Hartnell Community College District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, or disability. The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.