Description

The Veterinary Technology program at North Dakota State University is seeking to fill a 9-month, non-tenure track teaching position. The Veterinary Technology program at NDSU is one of the 20+ programs accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association – Committee for Veterinary Technology and Education Activities that grants a 4-year, B.S. degree.  The program was established in 1976 and has a strong reputation as a leader in the education of the next generation of veterinary technologists. Those interested in the position would be expected to:

Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses within the Veterinary Technology program and the Department of Animal Sciences
Develop educational materials pertaining to all aspects of veterinary technology
Provide academic advising for undergraduate students and mentorship to student clubs
Model a high level of veterinary care and professionalism
Serve on committees for the department, college, and/or university
Work as a part of a team to provide optimal instruction to students
Ability to complete a master’s level degree program
Perform other responsibilities as assigned 
*Applicants that currently hold a MS degree meet this requirement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's of Science level degree- any field of study
Graduate of an AVMA- accredited Veterinary Technology Program; 2 or 4 year programs accepted
Licensed Veterinary Technician/Technologist or currently eligible for licensure in North Dakota
Ability to complete a master’s level degree program
Three years of clinical practice experience 
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively use veterinary practice management software and common Microsoft Office software programs 
Ability to operate veterinary instrumentation (e.g. blood analysis instruments)
Physical ability to perform duties of a veterinary technician
*Applicants that currently hold a MS degree meet this requirement.

Preferred qualifications:

M.S. degree
More than 3 years clinical practice experience
Previous teaching experience; formal or informal 
Experience and ability to work or learn to work with various animal species
Experience or demonstrated ability to develop creative, effective methods of teaching