Veterinary Nursing Program Chair - Madison, United States - IvyTech

Description

Ivy Tech Madison is currently accepting applications for a founding program chair for the proposed Veterinary Nursing program. This program chair position would begin in August 2024 with the first cohort of students proposed for August 2025.

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General Purpose and Scope of the position:

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Madison campus is seeking a founding program chair for their proposed Veterinary Nursing program. This program chair position would begin in August 2024 with the first cohort of students proposed for August 2025.

This individual will provide instruction (classes, labs, and clinical) within specific programs; provide program chair oversight with curriculum development, student advising, and program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service, and fully support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
I. INSTRUCTION
1. Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
2. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
3. Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
4. Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.

5. Must be knowledgeable about the core curriculum, knowledgeable about the program's evaluation of student learning and performance, and effective in ensuring appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in all competencies.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
1. Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
2. Monitor and document student performance throughout the term/semester, including the use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
3. Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
4. Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other in-person and electronic means.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional, technical, and professional skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
2. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification, licensure, and accreditation.
3. Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best supports student learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
1. Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for the department/division/college.
2. Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within the service area as appropriate in the department and division.

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
2. Attend commencement and participate as assigned by the regional administration.
3. Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
4. Participate in career service and alumni activities.
5. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

6. Lead accrediting and authorizing agency reporting.

VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
1. Review and analyze program data related to enrollment, retention, and completion.
2. Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
3. Support the development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.
4. Assure the quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 4.3 - Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for the listing of specific responsibilities.
5. Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access, in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximize utilization of existing classrooms and laboratories.

VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
1. Complete the annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources.
2. As appropriate, engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curricula.
3. Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 7.2 - Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading.
4. Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
5. If applicable, oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.

6. Serve as Practicum Coordinator. The practicum coordinator must:

• Select and approve appropriate practicum sites.
  
• Coordinate practicum education.
  
• Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of practicum performance.
  
• Ensure orientation to the program's requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at practicum sites; and
  
• Coordinate the assignment of students to practicum sites.
  

VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).
2. Review and respond to faculty, staff, and student issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

A qualified program chair in the Veterinary Nursing program meets all five of the following criteria:

• Must be a licensed veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician who must be a graduate of an AVMA or CVMA-accredited program.
  
• Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
  
• Has knowledge and expertise in the topics they teach and promotes the appropriate role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary health care team.
  
• Has at least four years of directly related work experience.
  
• Has at least two years of management / supervisory experience.
  

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.