Adjunct - Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Community and Continuing Education)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct - Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Community and Continuing Education) Classification Title Position Type Faculty Department Community Education Work Location Main Campus Duties

Moraine Valley Community College Community and Continuing Education is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable part-time Veterinary Assistant Instructor to teach non-credit courses for adult learners. This is a NAVTA approved program that includes hands-on instruction in veterinary assisting fundamentals, and clinical experiences with local partners in the area. The instructor will create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for entry-level opportunities in veterinary settings.

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction for adult learners.
• Demonstrate proper animal handling, restraint, safety, sanitation, and basic veterinary procedures.
• Provide instruction on veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, and workplace professionalism.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, activities, and other instructional materials.
• Monitor student participation and provide constructive feedback to support student learning.
• Maintain a safe and professional learning environment.
• Stay current with industry standards, veterinary practices, and relevant regulations.
• Communicate effectively with Continuing Education staff regarding course needs, student progress, and program requirements; and other duties as needed for the role.

Education/Experience

• Current, active Veterinarian license or Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) license required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, or a related animal-care setting.
• Current professional credentials and/or licensure must remain in good standing throughout the period of instruction.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, coaching, or instructional experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with animal handling, restraint, patient care, safety, sanitation, and veterinary procedures.
• Ability to provide hands-on demonstrations and effectively explain technical concepts to adult learners.
• Ability to develop or adapt lesson plans, instructional materials, and hands-on learning activities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or animal-care courses.
• Experience working in a veterinary hospital, clinic, animal shelter, or other professional veterinary setting.
• Experience developing curriculum or training materials for adult learners.
• Familiarity with current veterinary industry practices and entry-level veterinary assistant competencies.

Position Status Part Time Temporary Hours

Part-time, non-credit Continuing Education instructor. Flexible schedule, instructor set schedule for course. Location may include Main, Tinley Park SWEC campus.

Salary/Wage $50-60.00/hour Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits

• Review of Applications Begins 08/21/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00745P Open Date 08/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with complete information (including resume, brief cover letter with topic of interest, and copy/jpeg/pdf of unofficial transcript).

Supplemental Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

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• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

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• Employee of MVCC

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• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have any teaching experience (classroom or workshops)?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently work at MVCC or have you ever worked at MVCC?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document