Sessional - Faculty - VTEC 2120 in Kamloops, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University

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Duties

Teaching laboratory sessions and lectures in a variety of subjects in the Veterinary Technology onsite program to meet the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association curriculum standards and accreditation.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering lecture and laboratory material as chosen by the chair and coordinators
• Continually developing course materials to maintain current and relevant
• Assessing student abilities (theory and practical)
• Mentoring students
• Supervising practicums/externships
• Evaluation of students which includes fostering critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Open Communication with students, Onsite faculty, Open Learning faculty and program assistant
• Ensure that the most up to date medical information/technology is included
• Includes grading and posting of grades
• Ensuring students have completed the essential skills associated with any courses and have signed off the essential skill

Service Duties

• DVM care for animals housed at TRU both on-campus (dogs, cats, rodents) and at the TRU farm (horses, llamas, sheep, goats, cattle and chickens)
• Actively participate in department faculty meetings

QUALIFICATIONS *

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in British Columbia

Experience teaching in an AHT/VT program an asset

Experience with large animals an asset

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in small animals within the last 10 years.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.