Job Summary
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) invites applications from credentialed veterinary technicians with a strong interest in teaching veterinary nursing students for a full-time position as an Instructional Technologist/Lab Coordinator in the Veterinary Nursing Campus (VNRS) program.
The successful candidate will help maintain a safe and effective learning environment in on-campus veterinary nursing laboratories, assist with lab setup and breakdown, support learning activities, and aid with student assessments. Additionally, this role involves coordinating and instructing VNRS courses, creating syllabi, setting up courses in Brightspace, engaging with students, and grading. The coordinator will also assist with VN Distance Learning (VNDL) summer campus labs, summer VNDL clinical mentorship evaluations, outreach events, and perform various administrative duties providing support for PVM and PVM activities.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but evaluation of applications will begin on July 30, 2024.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor degree in animal science, veterinary technology, education, instruction or closely related field
- Registered Veterinary Technician from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- 2-3 years as a veterinary technician
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Preferred:
- University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Hospital as a credentialed veterinary nurse
- Teaching experience
Who We Are:
The Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program is consistently ranked among the best in the nation and affords the successful candidate a rare opportunity to engage and teach in a high-quality academic setting. A significant benefit of this position is joining a team composed of some of the most talented, passionate, and experienced faculty and staff members in the field of veterinary nursing. The strategic plan of PVM emphasizes the importance of excellence and innovation in veterinary education, resulting in the graduation of career-ready veterinary nurses.
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply