VCCR 1401: Veterinary Client Care Reception Practicum - Content Expert/Curriculum Developer

DUTIES

Brief description of the project:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of VCCR 1401: Veterinary Client Care Reception Practicum.

Course Description:

Students secure and complete a Veterinary Client Care Receptionist practicum where they participate fully in the workings of the front end of a veterinary facility. They apply the competencies acquired during their education and training in the Veterinary Client Care Receptionist Program. Students are encouraged to think critically about their personal and professional development, to diversify their learning experience and prepare themselves for certificate completion and entry into the veterinary industry.

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:

• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Develop a detailed course planning document for the course which includes relevant learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
• Revise and/or develop content, including learning activities and authentic assessments, to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
• Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning.
• Choose effective and appropriate resources, ideally digital, and prioritize low-cost and accessible options, such as Open Educational Resources (OERs), TRU’s e-Library collection and article databases, and other accessible material and media.
• Accurately cite sources and identify third-party material that may require copyright clearance as TRU respects intellectual property laws.
• Follow the guidance of the Instructional Designer on the inclusion of any AI-generated content.
• TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed.

Expectations:

• Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
• Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• All team members will provide feedback that is
  • constructive and relevant, and
  • centered on course content and learning activities.
• Participate in post-development contract evaluation.
• Communicate in a professional and respectful way in accordance with TRU Policy Number BRD 17-0: RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION ()

QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria for assignment of work:

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• Registered Veterinary Technologist, in good standing with the BCVTA required.
• Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including disseminating outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
• Extensive and up-to-date experience in Veterinary Communication, including direct contributions to the Veterinary Technology program at Thompson Rivers University.
• Proven ability to write clearly and consistently, with strong grammatical accuracy and a thorough understanding of medical record documentation.
• Practical experience across diverse veterinary settings
• Comprehensive knowledge of the veterinary profession, including team roles, legal responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing curriculum focused on fostering professional conduct and communication within the veterinary industry.
• Strong ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Adept at working collaboratively and consultatively in academic and clinical settings.
• Experience or formal training in online instruction is considered an asset.

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts*, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment. Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

*Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning

^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written