9 Month-Teaching Faculty DVM (Veterinary Technology)

Job title: 9 Month-Teaching Faculty DVM (Veterinary Technology) in District of Columbia at Virginia Community Colleges

Company: Virginia Community Colleges

Job description: Posting SummaryWorking Title 9 Month-Teaching Faculty DVM (Veterinary Technology)
Role Title 9 month-Instructor
Role Code 01013-FP
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 280F0526
Agency Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience within assigned rank.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work ScheduleWork schedule varies depending on class schedule.
Sensitive Position No
Job DescriptionGeneral Description:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. The faculty position is available beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction and animal care for a variety of species. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College's campuses or off-site locations.Duties and Tasks: Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. This position will split the workload between teaching and animal care as the Veterinarian in Charge of the facility. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.Specific to this role:

• Perform physical examinations and maintain Electronical Medical Records (EMRs) alongside students for small animal shelter patients in the veterinary teaching hospital
• Evaluate in-house diagnostics (cytology, radiographs, bloodwork, etc.) and create treatment plans for veterinary teaching hospital patients
• Perform soft tissue surgeries, evaluate dental radiographs and COHATs, and perform multi-rooted dental extractions.
• Work with students to improve their medical SOAPs, examination skills, surgical assisting, and hands-on technician skills with patients.
• Create sedation protocols for small animal patients and be familiar with up-to-date anesthesia protocols.
• Aid in creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for medical treatment of small animal patients in the teaching hospital.

Essential Functions: NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required QualificationsKSAs:

• Proficiency with soft tissue surgery, dentistry with extractions, digital radiography, ultrasound techniques and emergency and critical care procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Ability to work with live animals which may include large animals, small mammals, exotic animals and animal husbandry.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution and an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited institution.
• Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a veterinarian. If current licensure is with another state or is not active, then you must be able obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• A minimum of two years of full-time veterinary clinical experience, including surgery and dentistry. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.
• Current rabies vaccination.

Additional ConsiderationsAdditional Considerations:

• Prior experience teaching in higher education which may include classroom, hybrid, and online classes.
• Experience with, or commitment to, supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience in pharmacology, surgery, large animal medicine, promoting advanced nursing techniques, animal dentistry, exotics, lab animal/zoo medicine, and laboratory procedures.
• Fear Free Certified.

Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Traveln/aPosting Detail InformationPosting Number FAC_1552P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 02/20/2025
Job Close Date 07/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional InformationNorthern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit .NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at .The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review .Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you possess a bachelor's degree in the teaching field or an associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies? (Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those individuals that do not possess a bachelor's degree in the teaching field).

• Yes
• No
• * Is your degree awarded from a regionally accredited institution and an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited institution?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess an active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a veterinarian or veterinary technician? (If current licensure is with another state or is not active, then you must be able obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia).

• Yes, active unexpired VA licensure
• No, my licensure is active from another state
• No, my VA licensure is currently expired
• No, my licensure is from another state and is expired.
• * How many years' do you have in veterinary clinical experience, including surgery and dentistry?

• 0-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6 or more years
• * Do you possess a current rabies vaccination?

• Yes
• No
• * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.

• Yes
• No
• * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes
• No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents * Other Document

• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• License

Expected salary:

Location: District of Columbia

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