Human Resources

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Application for Employment

Please send completed employment application and resume to:

Human Resources
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd. Box 4-C
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

For Professional Staff positions please include a minimum salary requirement in your cover letter. For all Faculty and Adjunct positions please include an IWCC Application, Cover Letter, Resume and Unofficial Transcripts.

Veterinary Technology Instructor

Qualifications:

Basic Function and Responsibility:

This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of veterinary technology classes.  Must be willing to teach a variety of methodologies:  face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and video conferencing.  Assignments may also include teaching at multiple sites during the course of a semester.  This instructor will also be responsible for course instruction and classroom management.  Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for materials and supplies, and budget management.  All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a teaching demonstration.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged standing or sitting.  Requires frequent bending, stooping or stretching.  May require light lifting.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.  Requires ability to distinguish letters or symbols.  Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, telephone, faxes, and copiers.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in a classroom environment.  Frequent contact with internal and external customers is required.  Some travel may be required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Develop and revise course and program curricula with the assistance of the dean
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of institution level student learning outcomes.

• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Advise students
• Refer students to college resources
• Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field

• Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth oriented work environment
• Be available in office for student assistance via email, phone, or conference
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Demonstrate professional decorum with all members of the college and community
• Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g. development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, and equipment needs and evaluations
• Other duties as assigned which may include:
  • Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
  • Review student transcripts upon request
  • Assist with instructor orientations
  • Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•          Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

•          Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.

•          Capable of creating a classroom and lab environment, which is conducive to student learning.

•          Strong motivation to work/serve under-prepared students.

•          Ability to work with diverse populations.

Education:

Required: Registered Veterinary Technician

Preferred: N/A  

Experience:

Required:   Recent work experience, three years of which must be in direct contact in a veterinary technician-related environment.

Preferred:  Community college teaching experience is preferred.

Benefits:

Iowa Western offers a wide array of competitive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, retirement with generous matching, and paid time-off (including numerous holidays).

All Faculty and Adjunct positions please include an IWCC Application, Cover Letter, Resume and Unofficial Transcripts.

Job Duties:

Salary Range:

TBD

Application Deadline:

open until filled