Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator / Assistant Professor (Full-Time)

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Job Description:

Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator / Assistant Professor

This is a full-time, benefited, tenure-track MCCC Faculty position.

BARGAINING UNIT/NON-UNIT, CLASSIFICATION: MCCC

RANK: Assistant Professor

ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 25, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

SALARY RANGE: Salary range is $58,722 - $63,722. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement provisions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Allied Health, the Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator will serve as the founding academic leader responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving GCC's Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. The Coordinator will provide instructional, administrative, accreditation, clinical, and faculty leadership necessary to establish and maintain a high-quality AVMA-CVTEA accredited program that prepares graduates for credentialing and employment as veterinary technicians.

The Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator provides academic and general administrative leadership of the Veterinary Technology A.A.S. Degree program. This position will collaborate with the College's Associate Dean of Allied Health and Dean of Workforce Development to develop and implement an industry-aligned A.A.S. Degree Program in Veterinary Technology and to apply for initial accreditation with the appropriate bodies. The Coordinator will be responsible for key elements of program oversight, primarily curriculum development, primary instruction, and clinical coordination. This role will also support the Associate Dean of Allied Health in managing the program's continuous review, annual reporting, assessment, and ensuring the general effectiveness of the program, as required.

Candidates for this role must meet the most current requirements of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for the Veterinary Technology Program Director.

This position provides a unique opportunity to build a new veterinary technology program from initial implementation through accreditation and long-term program growth. The program emphasizes preparation for companion animal, equine, agricultural, and mixed-animal veterinary practice reflective of the needs of western Massachusetts.

The Veterinary Technology program utilizes classroom instruction on the Greenfield Community College campus together with laboratory instruction at Franklin County Technical School and supervised clinical education at regional veterinary practice partners. The Program Director/Coordinator is expected to maintain an active presence across these instructional settings and foster collaborative relationships that support student success and program quality. This program and position will include remote, evening and weekend courses and clinicals.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Day to day operation of the Veterinary Technology program as described under general statement of duties.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Allied Health and Dean of Workforce Development on development and implementation of program's initial curriculum and accreditation application(s).
• Serves as the primary academic lead for the program and coordinates implementation from initial approval through accreditation and ongoing operation.
• Coordinates key aspects of the Veterinary Technology program's implementation, including but not limited to finalizing curriculum, clinical site coordination, and supporting program instructors, as needed.
• Provides clinical, didactic and laboratory instruction as required, as well as provides direction and guidance of clinical instructors.
• Coordinates the preparation, submission, and maintenance of AVMA-CVTEA accreditation reports, annual reports, self-studies, and site visit documentation.
• Administrative duties related to supervision of instructional activities conducted both on the GCC campus, in person and distance education, and at approved instructional and clinical partner sites, including Franklin County Technical School, including admissions support, clinical coordination, student orientation, and graduation activities in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Allied Health.
• Evaluates student progress and achievement of course outcomes.
• Provides support to program instructors and preceptors.
• Advises Veterinary Technology students.
• Serves as a professional role model.
• Develops and reviews the educational philosophy, purposes and objective of the program.
• Organizes, develops, and evaluates the program curriculum in collaboration with faculty.
• Reviews and keeps systematic program evaluation and updates with faculty as required by accrediting agencies.
• Develops, in collaboration with faculty, program and course objectives.
• Evaluates course and program and student learning outcomes and uses assessment findings to guide curriculum improvements and program planning.
• Monitors program outcomes including retention, graduation, VTNE performance, graduate placement, employer satisfaction, and graduate satisfaction.
• Maintains required records and reports in accordance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Develops, convenes, and maintains an active Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee consisting of veterinarians, credentialed veterinary technicians, employers, faculty, and community partners.
• Participates in recruitment of Veterinary Technology students through outreach events, high school partnerships, admissions activities, and employer engagement.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with veterinary hospitals, specialty practices, equine facilities, agricultural organizations, animal shelters, and other clinical education partners throughout western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, and New Hampshire.
• Assists with planning, procurement, inventory, maintenance, and replacement of laboratory equipment, instructional materials, and grant-funded resources necessary for program operation.
• Pursues ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities, including participation in an AVMA/CVTEA sponsored accreditation workshop at least once every five years.
• Teaching responsibilities will be assigned consistent with faculty workload expectations while recognizing the administrative responsibilities associated with directing an accredited allied health program.
• Maintains scheduled office hours.
• Maintains collegial relationships.
• Continues professional study and education.
• Serves on relevant committees (as elected or appointed).
• Attends regularly scheduled departmental, divisional and college meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additional clinical coordination duties, listed below:

Examples of Clinical Coordination Duties, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Allied Health:

• Work with Associate Dean of Allied Health to establish clinical site affiliations for initial program accreditation and program launch.
• Coordinate with Associate Dean of Allied Health in regards to on-boarding students to clinical sites.
• Coordinate clinical education, and provide administration, organization, and supervision of student clinical experience.
• Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.
• Provide continuous quality review and improvement of student clinical experience.
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development of student clinical experience.
• Ensure orientation to the program's requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites.
• Coordinate the assignments of students to clinical sites.
• Conduct regular communication and site visits, as appropriate, with clinical affiliates to ensure quality learning experiences and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Evaluate clinical sites and maintain documentation necessary for accreditation and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a minimum of an Associate Degree with a concentration in veterinary technology.
• Must be a graduate of an AVMA CVTEA or CVMA-accredited program.
• Must hold current veterinary technician (CVT) credential or equivalent credential recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrate education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a veterinary technician or as an instructor in veterinary technology, or a combination of both, within the past 10 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AVMA-CVTEA accreditation standards and outcomes assessment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring veterinary technology students in clinical or educational settings.

If you do not meet all listed qualifications but believe your experience, education, or training provides an equivalent foundation for success in the role, we strongly encourage you to include an equivalency statement in your application. Please upload this statement as part of your application materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• A strong working knowledge of the curriculum and clinical activities involved in an exemplar Veterinary Technology program.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Experience in evaluation and documentation of student learning and performance.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, educational partners, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Finalist candidates who are otherwise qualified for the position will be required to complete a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check as a condition of employment in accordance with GCC's CORI policy.

OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS: Official academic transcripts relevant to the position will be required upon hire.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1314.

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The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

Application Instructions:

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button.

You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.

From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

PLEASE NOTE: Greenfield Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Review of applications will begin with those received up to and including December 4, 2026.

• Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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