Veterinary Academy Instructor Position Summary The Veterinary Academy Instructor provides academic support across programs and courses within the Penn Foster Veterinary Academy. This role collaborates closely with fellow instructors, externship teams, and academic leadership to deliver a high-quality student experience in a distance education environment. Support is provided through multiple channels, including email and ticket systems, scheduled one-on-one appointments, live webinars, and detailed feedback on subjective assessments and externship skill submissions, when necessary. The Instructor maintains ownership of assigned program courses, serves as a subject matter expert, and leads course-related discussions. This role also participates in course quality assurance, curriculum review, course revisions, course design, and instructional improvement initiatives. The Instructor contributes strategic and instructional perspectives related to policy, teaching and learning practices, student progression, and opportunities for program and brand growth. Essential Job Functions
- Provide academic support to students through phone calls, LibCal appointments, email, and case/ticket systems.
- Develop detailed, course-specific webinars based on course content.
- Continuously assess and update webinars during preparation periods to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
- Facilitate live weekly webinars and respond to learner questions through webinar chat.
- Assume responsibility for assigned courses within the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program, as designated by the Academic Team Lead or Veterinary Academy Director.
- Maintain responsibility for curriculum updates, course revisions, course reviews, and course quality assurance initiatives.
- Participate in course revisions in collaboration with Product Design teams and under the direction of the Program Director.
- Evaluate written examinations and provide feedback on subjective examinations and projects, as needed.
- Evaluate Penn Foster student skill submissions as part of externship requirements when there is a company-wide need.
- Serve as backup faculty for evaluating Ashworth student externship skill submissions, as needed.
- Support Ashworth Veterinary Academy students by responding to emails and tickets and offering LibCal phone appointments.
- Assume responsibility for assigned courses within the Ashworth Veterinary Technician program.
- Evaluate written examinations and provide feedback within assigned Ashworth courses.
- Submit instructional and program improvement recommendations to the Academic Team Lead based on course feedback, student outcomes, and professional expertise.
- Support initiatives designed to reduce attrition and improve student progression.
- Collaborate with the Team Lead, Program Director, and Instructional Designer to develop new instructional delivery methods.
- Assist with and monitor social media activity, when warranted.
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled department meetings.
- Support the onboarding and training of new instructors as part of a collaborative team effort.
- Complete all required professional development and training in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain active status for all required professional licenses and credentials.
- Participate in accreditation-related activities, as required.
- Participate in contingency and backup coverage activities in accordance with program and accreditation requirements, including:
◦ Instructional backup ◦ Externship skill evaluation backup for the Penn Foster and Ashworth Veterinary Academies ◦ Site approval support for the Ashworth Veterinary Academy
- Perform additional instructional and student support duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician who graduated from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
- Current license in good standing with the applicable state licensing board.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact supportively with students, alumni, team members, and employers.
- Ability to think quickly and communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and learning management systems.
- Strong understanding of how technology can be applied to new instructional methods.
- Sound judgment when initiating actions and making decisions within established precedents or well-defined policies, with direction and review from the Veterinary Academy Director.
- Ability to contribute to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Knowledge of and ability to facilitate learning related to veterinary technology course content.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous teaching experience in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Experience with CVTEA requirements.
Working Conditions & Hiring Process
- U.S. Work Location Requirement: All employees must reside in and perform work within the United States. We do not support international remote work arrangements for this role.
- Travel Expectations: While this is a remote position, occasional travel may be required for team meetings, company events, conferences, summits, and similar activities. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed.
- On-Camera Work Environment: We operate in a highly collaborative, remote, on-camera culture. Employees are expected to be on camera during meetings unless extenuating circumstances apply.
- Recorded Video Interviews: All video interviews conducted during the hiring process will be recorded to support internal hiring consistency and process improvement.
- Background Checks: Employment with Penn Foster Group is contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre-employment screening requirements, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal background, where permitted by law.
- Identity Verification (Form I-9): As part of our onboarding process, all hires must complete employment eligibility verification in compliance with federal law. This includes remote Form I-9 verification, which may require an in-person identity verification step with an authorized representative.
About Us At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by uniting Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890, when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to develop the skills necessary for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission by providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and building a workforce prepared for the future job market. Equal Employment Opportunity We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse in identities, lived experiences, and ideas. Our goal is to create a culture where people feel connected to one another and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because they form the foundation that enables us to achieve our organizational goals—from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals and providing meaningful learner experiences to becoming the type of company where people want to work. What We Offer
We offer a robust benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off
- Sponsored volunteer opportunities
- A 401(k) plan with company match
- Free access to all of our online programs
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