Adjunct Faculty: Veterinary Assistant

Heartland Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 1,149,021 - 1,636,485; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach Veterinary Assistant courses. This role requires a licensed veterinary professional with at least 3 years of experience in a veterinary office. Responsibilities include evaluating student outcomes, preparing course materials, and creating a supportive learning environment. The anticipated class schedule is Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Competitive compensation offered based on contact hours. Application review is ongoing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary assistant.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a veterinary office.
• Experience teaching or training in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Prepare syllabi and manage student issues.
• Create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Description

We seek applicants for a part‑time adjunct instructor to teach Veterinary Assistant courses within the College’s 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.

General Expectations

• 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

• Associate’s 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 [e-mail].

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.