Job Description

Descr
Contract Faculty
Department
VPA - Course Development
Location Name

Location
Peterborough, Ontario
Created
11/22/2025
Date Closed
12/06/2025
Job ID
3285
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Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary

What Are We About?

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Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 80 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Community Services, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 8,500 full-time and 445 part-time students, and 95,000 alumni.

What This Position is About:

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We are seeking qualified and experienced curriculum developers to contribute to the design and development of the new Veterinary Technician Ontario College Diploma program at Fleming College. This role is critical in shaping a high-quality, accredited curriculum that meets provincial standards and prepares students for careers in veterinary medicine.


The Veterinary Technician program will provide specialized training across four semesters in an immersive delivery format. Theoretical lessons will be delivered online, and practical lessons will be delivered in an active veterinary clinic. Students will consolidate their knowledge and skills during immersive learning experiences in every semester of the program, culminating in a veterinary practicum in the final semester. Focus within the curriculum will include simulation and Indigenous Perspectives provided through an immersive delivery format in a veterinary clinic.


The successful candidates will collaborate with subject matter experts, regulatory bodies, and academic stakeholders to create engaging, outcomes-based learning experiences that align with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians educational program requirements.


Key responsibilities include: designing and developing course outlines, lesson plans, assessments, rubrics, and instructional materials; ensuring curriculum aligns with accreditation standards and professional competencies; integrating adult learning principles, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and AODA compliance; collaborating with faculty, clinical partners, and advisory committees; developing multimedia and online learning resources using Desire2Learn; participating in curriculum review meetings and incorporating stakeholder feedback; and preparing instructor guides, student handouts, and digital assets for each course.


For more information, please see the Professor Definition and the Guidelines for Professional Practice - Faculty.

What We Are Looking For:

Veterinary Technician Diploma from an accredited institution, Veterinary Technologist Advanced Diploma from an accredited institution, or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution, or equivalent education. Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Education, Animal Sciences, or a related field is preferred. Current registration with and good standing status as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians or current registration and good status standing with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario. Minimum of five years of recent clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Prior curriculum design experience or post-secondary teaching is preferred. Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Desire2Learn, and educational technologies. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. The role requires self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.

Salary Range:

As per the Academic Union Compensation

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CAAT Pension Plan:

We want to help our employees build a secure future for themselves and their loved ones. As an employee, you have access to a defined benefit pension through the CAAT Pension Plan that provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options without the stress of managing it yourself and making investment decisions. Explore a career choice with a pension at CAAT Pension Plan.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:

Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.


We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.


The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.


Further information regarding Fleming Colleges Accessibility Policy.


To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail accessibility@flemingcollege.ca.