Assistant Professor - Program Director of the Veterinary Technician Program at LaGuardia Community College

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Program Director of the Veterinary Technician Program

Job ID: 29310

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The Health Sciences Department at LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York is seeking highly motivated and innovative candidates to fill an Assistant Professor position, as Program Director of the Veterinary Technician Program.

Primary responsibilities for the Assistant Professor, Program Director of the Veterinary Tech Program will include teaching courses in the Veterinary Technology Program; performing all administrative duties associated with program accreditation such as maintaining documentation required by American Veterinary Medical Association, the accrediting body; prepare the program’s self-study document as needed; prepare and maintain all documents needed for AVMA, IACUC, NYC Department of Health, USDA, and others as needed. 

The candidate will prepare class schedules and faculty teaching assignments; review and revise curriculum and program materials as needed; conduct course and overall program evaluation; supervise faculty and staff in the Veterinary Technology Program and assist in the annual performance review for these personnel; hire, supervise, and evaluate full time and adjunct faculty members and college laboratory technicians as needed; support departmental, divisional and college initiatives; provide academic advisement to students; participate in local/state/national affiliate meetings as necessary; keep current in the field of veterinary medicine; and participate in scholarly activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Veterinary Science or a related field and current or eligible for NYS licensure as a Veterinary Technician (LVT) or as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD). At least three years of work experience in the veterinary field is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years or more experience working with veterinary surgical and anesthesia techniques. 
• Classroom teaching experience at the college or university level.  
• The ability to adapt to a wide variety of learning styles. 
• Experience with curriculum development. 
• Experience in student mentorship and guidance. 
• Ability to collaborate with others for the good of the institution. 
• Experience or the ability to teach a diverse student population which includes underrepresented communities. 
• Some level of scholarly engagement and/or participation in professional development.

COMPENSATION

$72,667 - $90,375

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.  We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.  Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.  

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV/resume, and two statements: one of teaching philosophy, and one of scholarly interests, as well as contact information for three references as one PDF document.

CLOSING DATE

December 14th, 2024

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.