North Dakota State University invites applications for a Lecturer in the Veterinary Technology Program. This is a 9- month, non-tenure track position in the Department of Animal Sciences, an academic unit of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. The Animal Sciences Department has the largest undergraduate student population in the College with over 400 total students in three undergraduate degree designations: Animal Science, Equine Science, and Veterinary Technology.

Initial responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide effective instruction to students including lectures, laboratories and other educational settings. Fulfill all requirements associated with teaching, including assessment, maintaining current knowledge of the subject area, and maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrate a continuous commitment to pedagogical development.
• Provide formal and informal undergraduate student advising.
• Maintain licensure as a veterinary technician in North Dakota or Minnesota.
• Provide animal care and maintain animal health under the supervision of veterinarians and in accordance with program protocols.
• Supervise and instruct students providing animal care.
• Maintain constructive communication with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to: other faculty and staff in the program, department, and university, students and prospective students, local animal rescue organizations, and members of the community.
• Participate in departmental and student activities, which sometimes occur outside usual business hours.
• Be on-call some nights and weekends for animal care in the Veterinary Technology Program.
• Maintain safety standards and protocols.
• A Master’s degree OR pursuit of a Master’s degree while employed is required.

In order to ensure consideration, the application must include a statement that the candidate is willing to be on call periodically and intends to pursue a master’s degree if one has not already been earned. Review of applications will begin July 16, 2018, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.