Instructor, Veterinary Assistant (CE)

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college. I. Mastery of Subject Matter a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline. b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline. c. Connect their subject matter with related fields. d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops. e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate. f. Other duties as assigned. II. Teaching Performance Teach a course(s) appropriate to their field or discipline. b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students. d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate. f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments. g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives. h. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner. i. Other duties as assigned. III. Evaluation of Student Learning a. Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs. b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes. c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning. d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines. e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances. f. Other duties as assigned. IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment. b. Teach non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed. c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation. d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system. e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. f. Maintain confidentiality of student information. g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence. h. Other duties as assigned. V. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans. b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels. c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents. d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs. e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff. f. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of work experience Preferred Qualifications: Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) certification Experience teaching in a community college Ability to develop and offer courses online or through distance learning technologies Reporting Relationships: Direction Received: Receives general guidance and direction from the administrator for the program, associate dean or dean. Direction Given: No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics: Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team Excellent communication and presentation skills Commitment to helping students and personal desire to make a difference Ability to take initiatives and perform with only general directions Ability to utilize different instructional methods, strategies and technologies to meet diverse student needs? Ability to deliver instruction in a variety of settings Working Conditions: Typical classroom or training environment; sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive keyboarding motions; vocal communications is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; no adverse environmental conditions; infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, to other campuses, or locally