PROGRAM CHAIR FOR VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Company:	Globe University Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (63)
Job Location(s):	Shakopee
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Education - College/University

Position Description

Division: Globe University / Minnesota School of Business

Department: Academic

Location: Shakopee, MN

Job title: Program Chair Veterinary Technology

Reports to: Dean of Faculty

Type of position: Full-time

September 15, 2010:

General Description:

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is committed to providing career-focused education that enables its students to reach their career and life goals. With 18 locations in Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, this position offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing college.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business has an immediate opening for a Program Chair Veterinary Technology.
Provide programmatic support to faculty, staff, and students and review programmatic needs and recommendations to the Network Program Dean. Individuals in this position are expected to initiate and support service and applied learning initiatives, accreditation requirements, Globe Education Network program-specific needs, and to engage in ongoing efforts to provide training to internal departments. Specific duties based on the program area are also required. Work schedule may vary.

Responsibility:
Program Engagement: >

Promote and support service and applied learning initiatives within the program; Assist the Service Learning Coordinator with programmatic considerations

Develop and provide program-specific training for new faculty members within the program; provide ongoing support of all faculty members in the program

Develop and implement strategies for improving community awareness of the academic program

Provide classroom instruction

Collaborate with Career Services to identify potential partnership opportunities (placement, externships, etc.) in the community

Develop and provide training on programmatic updates to internal and external constituents

Participate in New Student Orientation and New Faculty Orientation

Identify and implement opportunities for students to engage in program-specific competitions

Participate in professional growth and in-service activities, including belonging to professional associations (if available)
Program Relevance

Communicate regularly with the Network Program Dean regarding program-specific needs and challenges

Responsible for all aspects of annual Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and quarterly Curriculum Committee meetings with the assistance of the Dean of Faculty; post meeting minutes on time

Lead department meetings; maintain meeting minutes

Ensure that faculty use the common curriculum; ensure that program-specific competencies are completed

Advise program-specific student organizations as directed

Work with the Dean of Faculty and Network Program Dean to identify best practices for classroom instruction
Program Engagement: >

Meet programmatic and accreditation requirements per Globe Education Network standards (ACICS, AVMA, ABHES, OSHA, DEA, etc.)

Conduct initial review of qualified applicants for faculty positions within the program and make candidate recommendations to the Dean of Faculty; evaulate teaching demonstrations

Provide feedback on course schedule to the Dean of Students

Provide advising services to students on an ongoing basis

Substitute for classes if available and as requested by the Dean of Faculty

Demonstrate use of recommendations in the Program Implementation Guide

Work with the Dean of Faculty to ensure that attendance, grades, and learner outcome assessment scores are entered on time

Develop and implement retention strategies (faculty and student) within the program

Assist the Dean of Faculty in monitoring faculty performance within the program; work with the Dean of Faculty to address concerns

Education/work experience requirements:

To qualify candidates should:

All Program Chairs must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of study
CVT or DVM

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business will offer you a dynamic environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), and tuition assistance for full-time.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business supports a diverse workforce.CB#