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PT Faculty-Veterinary Technician Program - Payson
CompanyGila Community College
LocationPayson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
Standing in the future… Gila Community College sees itself as an educational organization that is the “Hub of the Community”… a center of learning that is the pride of the community… a college that is always given favorable consideration when choosing post-secondary education and is among the top two for consideration… an organization that is first choice for vocational training and job skills enhancement… a center for art and culture… a center with a vast offering of community interest programs for all ages… an educational organization whose vocabulary does not include “impossible”… an organization that deals in possibilities… a college who holds itself to the highest ethical standards and is goal driven… a second-home for staff who take pride in their work and have fun at the same time… they value diversity and culture and all members of the staff share in the “Vision”. Gila Community College is an organization that is constantly creating their future rather than defending the past.
About the Role
The ability to pass a background screening process and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary to be employed by Gila Community College.
Essential Functions
- Ability to perform generally expected instructional/teaching activities through various mediums including, but not limited to, in-person, web-based, or hybrid.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the subject matter using a variety of methods to accommodate different learning styles that enhances the opportunity of students to achieve the learning outcomes expected.
- Effective record-keeping strategies that comply with College directives and provide timely and correct information to students.
- Ability to provide effective assistance in ancillary educational programs and services as may be needed by the College to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for students.
- Faculty teaching dual enrollment classes at the high school(s), through CVIT, or NAVIT are expected to follow that entity’s instructional duty calendar.
- Additional position specific essential functions are listed below.
Level of Supervision or Independent Judgement
- Performs duties under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators to ensure cohesive and consistent academic rigor and quality of programs, courses, and educational opportunities provided.
- Exercise independent decision making concerning the class environment and instructional methods/delivery within the umbrella of academic freedom and the College’s quality education guidance and directives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Veterinary Technician instructors are expected to teach foundational veterinary technician skills and manage a safe learning environment, demonstrate and supervise hands-on and scenario-based training aligned with national and industry-based standards, prepare lesson plans and instructional materials, assess student progress, maintain lab equipment, and support the development of student employability skills.
Adjunct faculty are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- Teach at least one (1) but not more than nine (9) classroom contact hours per week as required by the official course outline(s) and/or College catalog, during any given semester. Assignments of more than nine (9) classroom contact hours per semester must be approved by the College President or appropriate personnel designated by the College President.
- Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration. Submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
- Adjunct faculty shall attend certain Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, certain staff meetings, and/or continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement and/or accreditation activities as directed by the College administrator responsible for their supervision.
- Provide one-on-one student tutoring as needed for student success, provide advice or counsel if necessary to students in their classes, and foster student engagement and success.
- With approval of the appropriate College administrator, adjunct faculty may voluntarily serve on College committees and sponsor a club or organization, either with or without remuneration.
- Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A combination of education, training and experience that meets the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area.
- A degree in veterinary technology (CVT) or closely related field.
- An active Arizona veterinary technician license.
- Three or more years of practical, hands-on experience as a veterinary technician.
- Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to effectively use various technologies, programs, and instructional methods to produce quality instructional and student success opportunities.
- Strong relationship building and communication skills.
- Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices particularly when performing general physical activities.
- Additional advanced clinical training and/or specialty certifications such as specialist distinctions.
Work Environment
Duties are performed in an office environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. Operation of technologies and equipment involves the ability to manipulate objects from light to moderate weight using repetitive motion fine motor skills. Safe operation of motor vehicles involving both fine and gross motor skills may be expected. Limited exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals is expected.Key Skills
Veterinary technologyInstructional designClassroom managementHands-on trainingStudent assessmentLab equipment maintenanceTutoringCommunication skillsRelationship buildingSafety protocolsCurriculum developmentRecord-keeping
Categories
EducationHealthcareScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The instructor will teach foundational veterinary technician skills through hands-on and scenario-based training while managing a safe learning environment. They are also responsible for preparing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and maintaining lab equipment.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
45
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
9 hours
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