Adjunct Faculty: Veterinary Assistant

Adjunct Faculty: Veterinary Assistant

Salary: See Position Description

Location: All HCC Locations, IL

Job Type: Temporary Part-time

Unit: Academic Affairs

Division/Department: Career and Technical Education

Opening Date: 03/19/2026

Description

We seek applicants for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach Veterinary Assistant courses within the Colleges Career and Technical Education division, with a particular need for an instructor to teach Tuesday/Thursday evening classes during the Fall 2026 semester. This course introduces students to the growing field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. The program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations.

Additional teaching opportunities may be available during future semesters, as well as at our Lincoln and/or Pontiac, IL locations.

In addition to teaching, general expectations include:

• Evaluate student learning outcomes within established protocols
• Prepare syllabi for courses taught consistent with established approvals
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes on the master syllabus
• Demonstrate competence and remain current in the discipline
• Use major IT systems necessary for the performance of basic job duties, including email, grade, and required attendance submissions, and learning management systems
• Cooperate with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff in advocating for student persistence and completion
• Maintain reasonable accessibility to students
• Cooperate with College-wide and division instructional goals

Anticipated class schedule will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinarian, licensed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• Minimum 3 years of successful professional experience in a veterinary office
• Experience teaching/training within a veterinary office

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Current certification through National Association of Veterinary Technician of America
• Successful teaching experience

Please upload copies of any relevant certifications and/or transcripts when completing the online application process.

Review of applications will be ongoing. For additional information, please contact Kortney Watts, Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education, at Kortney.Watts@heartland.edu.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) of instruction. As of the time of posting, the compensation rate per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $1,011.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution. HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE

Paid Leave: Adjunct Faculty shall be eligible for one hour per term of paid leave for each contact hour of load in a given term, which leave shall be noncumulative from academic term to academic term and maybe used without stating the reason for the leave. Whenever possible, the Faculty Member shall give prior notice to the Supervising Administrator of his or her intention to use said leave.

Bereavement and Legal Leave: Refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adjunct Faculty.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

With prior approval of the appropriate Supervising Administrator, Adjunct Faculty may be absent from class with pay to attend workshops, conferences, or seminars directly related to their work at the College. Unless a greater amount is approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, the College shall pay up to $400 per fiscal year for workshop, conference, or seminar for fees and expenses incurred by the Faculty Member, which may be requested from a pool not to exceed $12,000 per fiscal year. For Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 2 and above, the professional development allowance may also include memberships in professional organizations, books, subscriptions, publications related to the Faculty Members academic discipline, documentation of successful completion of a college-level course that advances the Adjunct Faculty Members professional development, or other professional development as approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs or designee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS

Tuition Waiver: Providing a tuition waiver for HCC courses allows employees to avail themselves of educational opportunities that the College offers. Such a benefit encourages personal and professional growth that can aid employees in performing their role at the College.

• Adjunct Faculty are eligible for 100% tuition waivers.
• Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 1, 2, and 3 are eligible for 50% tuition waivers.
• Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 4 and 5 are eligible for 100% tuition waivers.

Licensure Expenses: Upon request of the Faculty Member, the Supervising Administrator may authorize payment of up to $50 per license or license renewal fee in circumstances where the Supervising Administrator determines that licensure is required to teach an assigned class or would be beneficial to the instruction of such class.

Vision Discount Programs: McLean County Eye Center and Bard Optical. Provide Name and/or Heartland ID card.

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Websitehttp://www.heartland.edu