Faculty Coordinator - Veterinary Technology Part-Time Hybrid Program

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Salary Range: $71,846.00 - $115,129.00 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a Coordinator for their Veterinary Technology Part-Time Hybrid ( VTEC -PT Hybrid) Diploma Program.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here !
WHAT IT TAKES
Requirements for the role are:

• A minimum of a DVM , or RVT with a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field, or an appropriate equivalent, from an accredited university
• Teaching experience at the college or university level
• Experience with curriculum development
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, staff, faculty
• Proven ability to problem solve day to day issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with faculty on Department wide issues
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and to work independently on projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The primary functions of the VTEC Coordinator are:

• To coordinate all aspects of the VTEC -PT Hybrid Program administrative (admissions and graduating) requirements.
• To promote the VTEC -PT Hybrid Program in the community in order to recruit students.
• To monitor student performance and connect students to College support services.

The job duties and tasks include:

• Administration:

• Admissions: review VTEC applications and apply selection criteria to score applicants and determine of the order of seat offers to program applicants.
• Work with the VTEC Coordinator to schedule VTEC -PT Hybrid courses as needed.
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure proctoring and essential skills tracking services are provided to students.
• Work with the Experiential Learning Lab Facilitator, industry contacts and the College to set up and maintain Clinical Placement agreements.
• Provide training and support to new faculty members with regards to department specific procedures and online teaching strategies.
• Ensure effective communication with the Dean and other College administrators, including submission of required reports on a timely basis.
• Other related duties and/or special projects as required by the Dean.

• Marketing/Promotion:

• Ensure that the web site, program brochures and all other advertising material related to the VTEC -PT Hybrid program are kept accurate and up to date.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Office ( MCO ) to develop and distribute brochures and posters for promotion of the program.
• Connect with appropriate members of the community to enhance and promote the program.
• Ensure that faculty and staff in Science & Technology who engage in outreach activities are up to date on the program and have materials to distribute at their outreach sessions as appropriate.
• Attend College Info sessions to promote the program or arrange for other faculty or staff to attend the info sessions.
• Attend local conferences where appropriate to promote the program.

• Student Support:

• Deal with questions from students in the program, facilitate student feedback and refer students to the Dean where necessary.
• Liaise with College support services such as the Library, Learning Centre, Counselling and Accessibility Services to ensure students are connected with applicable services as needed.
• Track failing students and coordinate with Faculty members to provide student support.
• Track attrition rates and facilitate student reentry into the program when requested.
• Liaise with the VTEC coordinator to facilitate the VTEC graduation awards process.
• Approve graduating students' eligibility to sit the VTNE and provide guidance to students regarding the VTNE application process.

• Advisory Committee:

• Attend the VTEC PAC to report on program status and initiatives and to solicit advice for program maintenance and improvement.
• Communicate updates to the advisory committee as needed throughout the year.
• Work with the VTEC Coordinator to recruit new members to the advisory committee as needed.

• Program support:

• Ensure Program Guidelines and Curriculum Guidelines for courses are current and changes proceed through the governance process.
• Work with the VTEC Coordinator to update and make revisions to the program (including possible development of new courses) as needed to maintain currency and program accreditation.

Additional Information
This limited-term faculty coordinator position will run from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, with possible extension to July 31, 2028. The position carries a two-section time release for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Posting Number 00678F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Veterinary Technology Part-Time Hybrid Program Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 End Date 07/31/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/04/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Only qualified internal applicants will be considered for this position. Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 18, 2025.

Please ensure your application documents clearly show how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.



SHARE THIS POSTING https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13916 EQUITY STATEMENT
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.