About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

Position: Full-Time Faculty and Department Chair, Veterinary Technology (STEM and Business Division
Bargaining Unit: MCCC/MTA
Location: Danvers
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience (based on MCCC/MTA Salary Schedule)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Division of STEM and Business at North Shore Community College invites applications for a Full-time Faculty Chair of our Veterinary Technology Associate Degree program beginning in September 2023. The program, fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), operates in dedicated laboratory space at our campus in Danvers, MA and trains students to work in a clinical veterinary setting.

The Veterinary Technology Program admits 20 students per year, and the new faculty chair will participate in teaching and all areas related to program operation. The successful candidate must have the ability to relate to a student population that is highly diverse in academic preparation, cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds as well as physical and learning abilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach lecture and laboratory courses in the Veterinary Technology Program on the Danvers campus.
2. Participate in curriculum development/revisions, program accreditation activities and reporting, evaluation of students in courses and/or internship sites, student advising, divisional/dept. meetings, and college service activities.
3. Performs the duties of Department Chair for the Veterinary Technology Program such as but not limited to; admissions, recruitment, information sessions, maintaining external program accreditation, strategic meetings with the Dean, overseeing student progress in academic and clinical courses, and working with the Clinical Coordinator to obtain appropriate internship sites.
4. Assist in the hiring of new faculty as applicable.
5. Provide departmental input (review and update) for master schedule for each new semester.
6. Submit textbook information for all departmental course offerings to the bookstore for each semester.
7. Serve as the first level for resolving faculty and student issues pertaining to the delivery of academic instruction.
8. Oversee the departmental budget, and order laboratory and instructional supplies as needed.
9. Serves as the Veterinary Technology liaison with other departments within the College and as an external College representative when appropriate.
10. Participate on ad hoc committees and attends internal/external meetings deemed necessary for department chair representation (as feasible with respect to teaching schedule).
11. Send out and analyze results of graduate and employer surveys on an annual basis.
12. Post and update annually the pass rate for graduates on the National Board Exam (VTNE)
13. Maintain current membership with AVMA and MVMA.
14. Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain expertise in veterinary medicine and integrate new methodologies and pedagogies into the curriculum.
15. Perform other duties as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Massachusetts license as a veterinarian (must be in good standing).
• Must have an earned doctorate in veterinary medicine.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Massachusetts Drug License as well as a DEA license
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years full time experience in the field of veterinary medicine including; practice as a veterinarian, administrative or supervisory experience.
• At least one year of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and experience with veterinary technology.
• Demonstrates the academic and experiential qualifications and background necessary to meet program objectives and contribute to the mission of the college.
• Successful experience interacting with diverse populations.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean, STEM and Business Division

Additional Information:

STARTING DATE:  Fall 2023 semester

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.  The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexal violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Submit a resume or CV and a cover letter. Applicants are advised to specifically address the required qualifications for the position in their cover letter. Position is open until filled.  Application materials received by Tuesday June 20, 2023 are guaranteed to receive full consideration.

Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide:

• Copy of all academic transcripts
• Copy of required licensure
• Three professional references (name, mailing address, and email address)

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