Ville : Brampton

Catégorie : Full time - Permanent

Industrie : Education

Employeur : Sheridan College

Consideration will be given to qualified internal full-time academic and partial-load employees first in accordance with the Collective Agreement requirements. 

Who We Are 

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the Veterinary Technician program. This program offers students a comprehensive set of practical and critical skills as well as knowledge in many aspects of veterinary clinical practice. Accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, students are eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam upon graduation.

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What You’ll Be Doing 

The successful candidate will teach students in Veterinary Technology and Animal Care programs within the School of Applied Health in FAHCS.  In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in designing and delivering cutting-edge training modules on various topics related to animal health and supporting students in developing employment-ready professional competencies. The position offers flexibility and independence while providing opportunities for stimulating exchanges with team members and students.   

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to a learning-centred environment, where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to Sheridan, Faculty and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies. Faculty ensure students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques, through providing individual tutoring, academic counselling and evaluating student progress/achievement within assigned courses.  

Specific Responsibilities Include: 

• Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;
• Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs;
• Creating an effective environment for applied learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and learning styles; 
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning that are invitational and reflective of best practices in teaching and learning; 
• Developing appropriate strategies and tools to assess student performance that are consistent with the learning outcomes of the course and address multiple learning styles;
• Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the applied learning process; 
• Ensuring that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; providing individual tutoring and academic; counselling; and evaluating student progress/achievement within assigned courses;
• Working with students from diverse educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

About You 

You are committed to excellence in teaching and learning within a collaborative team environment.

You have a demonstrated ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students. 

You value participating in and creating safe, brave, and inclusive environments at work and in the community, and thrive to be part of a culture that takes action to ensure no one is left behind.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning, integrating multiple information streams, prioritizing and tracking various projects to meet a demanding workload, and keep things running smoothly.

You bring a solid network of contacts with other academics, professionals, organizations and employers.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (preferred) or Registered Veterinary Technician with a Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology, Animal Physiology, Biological Science, or related field) and considerable clinical experience in a small animal practice
• Solid understanding of anatomy and physiology of companion animals, etiology, clinical signs, treatments, prevention, and prognosis of common disease conditions and associated pathophysiology
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry
• Formal studies in adult or higher education is considered an asset
• Proficiency in computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment
• Network of contacts with other professionals in the veterinary industry

Other Details

Faculty: Applied Health and Community Studies  
Primary Work/Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) 
Work Categorization: Resident | Fully on-site 5 days/week
Reference #: J1124-0138
Employee Group: Academic  
Hours: Professors may teach between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm  
Salary Range: $73,079 – $126,689  
Start Date: January 2025
Application Deadline: November 21, 2024

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.