Crownpoint, NM30+ days ago
Integrates Dine' Education Philosophy into course curricula to the maximum extent feasible; Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge of the assigned subject area(s); Actively seeks additional ways to improve instruction and to update and/or revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance; Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methodologies, including such things as:Vigorous student discussion of questions and issues in the subjects under study; Laboratory and field practicum activities using technical equipment and instrumentation and dealing with real-time animal science, care, and treatment situations; Practical situational problem solving; Direct participation in professional Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science research, and related action research projects; Use of distance learning technology, audiovisual equipment, computerized instruction, outside presenters, long and short-term assignments; student teams; library research; and other current materials and methods appropriate to the courses taught; Maintains familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques in the assigned subject areas(s) and recommends their adoption when appropriate; Provides advice and/or assistance to associate faculty regarding course content and instructional materials; Maintains general knowledge of NTU degree requirements, programs, and course transfer information; Advises students on academic curricula; Refers to students as needed for academic counseling and/or alcohol and substance abuse counseling; This position provides part-time direct professional instruction in Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences for Navajo Technical University students; direction for land grant programs at the University; professional leadership in the use of both the direct and indirect instructional resources of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; and grantsmanship services for supplementing fiscal and intellectual resources of the Hospital in support of the University's Veterinary Technology and Animal Sciences instructional program.