Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Provide Rank: Lecturer

Position Number: 097621

Department: College of Arts and Sciences - 250000

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician who graduated from an AVMA CVTEA accredited program OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Master's degree or higher in an area relevant to the study of veterinary medicine OR 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in a field related to veterinary medicine.
• Current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the veterinary field; ability to become licensed in North Carolina.
• Experience with curriculum development and teaching veterinary medical professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and competency on a range of veterinary technology core curriculum topics, including (but not limited to): anatomy, physiology, companion/large animal/exotic animal nursing and preventive care, practice management, surgical nursing, clinical pathology, dentistry, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia/analgesia.
• At least five (5) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience within the veterinary field.
• Relevant practical experience and/or educational background for course(s) taught.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) certification and/or education/certification in Higher Education.
• At least two to three years of teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience teaching in an online environment and group facilitation.
• Extensive experience in veterinary clinical practice.

License/Certification Required

See Minimum Qualifications

Description of the Department or Unit

Come join Appalachian State University's new Veterinary Technology Program! This vibrant, online program with on-site clinical externships is looking to add faculty with a passion for excellent instruction and proven clinical experience to educate the next generation of veterinary technicians.

We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating and supporting students. Appalachian State University values diversity and works to support an environment of collegiality, mutual respect, and compassion.

The Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation (RR&I), the newest department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University, will serve as a hub for those working on scholarship, teaching, and service with rural community partners. The department's focus will be on four major areas: rural health and wellness, sustainability (broadly defined), rural-urban interdependence, and community-engaged scholarship and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technology Lecturer is a veterinary medical professional and educator who understands, and is able to convey the defined roles and specific relationships of veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/veterinary nurses in the veterinary healthcare profession.

The Lecturer will develop and teach courses within the Veterinary Technology Program, working as a member of a departmental team, to educate and support students who will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and to thrive in the veterinary medical profession.

The faculty member will work with the Veterinary Technology leadership team to develop and coordinate curriculum development activities, complete assessment of learning outcomes, and ensure compliance with the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee for Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) accreditation standards.

The faculty member will plan and instruct in a manner consistent with current veterinary practice standards and effective online teaching methodologies.

Full-Time Lecturers are being sought to teach the Core (1000-3000) level courses in the curriculum in one or more of the following subject areas: anatomy, physiology, companion/large animal/exotic animal nursing and preventive care, practice management, surgical nursing, clinical pathology, dentistry, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia/analgesia.

Type of Position: Full Time Position

Appointment Type: 1.0

Number Of Months Per Year: 9 or 12 months depending on need

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position at the university.

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Posting Date: 02/09/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/01/2023

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/21/2023

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

1. A cover letter
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. Copies of any veterinary certifications or licenses
4. The names and contact information of three professional references
5. Examples of prior teaching experience in the following subject areas: anatomy, physiology, companion/large animal/exotic animal nursing and preventive care, practice management, surgical nursing, clinical pathology, dentistry, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia/analgesia.

Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Search Chair Name
Jennifer Serling

Search Chair Email
serlingja@appstate.edu

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38258

Posting Number
FA00314P

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