Full-Time Faculty and Program Director - Veterinary Technology

Lorain County Community College is seeking a collaborative and innovative educator to serve as Full-Time Faculty and Program Director for the Veterinary Technology Program. Reporting to the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences, this individual will provide academic and administrative leadership for the program, ensuring excellence in teaching, curriculum, accreditation, and student success while maintaining compliance with AVMA CVTEA, Ohio Department of Higher Education, and Higher Learning Commission standards. The Program Director will foster a collaborative learning environment focused on student achievement, workforce development, and community engagement while advancing the College's commitment to academic excellence and preparing graduates for successful careers in veterinary technology. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Provide leadership for all aspects of the Veterinary Technology Program, including curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement; recruit, mentor, and support faculty; collaborate on scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning; maintain communication with faculty, students, administration, Polaris Career Center, and community partners. Student Success Coordinate admissions-related activities, support student recruitment and retention initiatives, monitor Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) outcomes, collaborate with advising and student support services, oversee student engagement activities that promote academic success and program completion, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the program's continued success.

Describe your vision for a high-quality Veterinary Technology program and explain how your leadership, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement would support student success and workforce needs.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Option 1: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution; Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Ohio. Option 2: Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program; Current credential as a Registered, Licensed, or Certified Veterinary Technician; Eligibility for Ohio credentialing. In addition, applicants must possess: A minimum of three years of professional veterinary or veterinary technology experience; A minimum of one year of supervisory, management, leadership, or program coordination experience; Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary technology education, curriculum development, and AVMA CVTEA accreditation standards. Preferred Qualifications: Experience obtaining or maintaining AVMA CVTEA accreditation; Teaching experience in higher education, career-technical education, or workforce development; Experience developing academic or workforce training programs; Experience supervising faculty, staff, or clinical personnel; Experience managing program operations, budgets, or laboratory resources; Experience developing partnerships with veterinary employers, animal shelters, or community organizations; Experience collaborating across secondary and postsecondary educational institutions; Demonstrated commitment to student success, access, equity, and inclusive excellence. The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered . Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired. About LCCC: Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.