Instructor Pool - Fall 2026: Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year in Corvallis.

The role focuses on training veterinary students in general and small animal surgical skills through practical laboratories using live animals and models with strict safety and animal care protocols.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• 3 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Clinical Skills Laboratories.
• Develop, schedule and deliver portions of the teaching labs, ensuring necessary materials and animals are available and compliance paperwork is approved.
• Assess and grade students and participate in other Clinical Skills courses as needed.

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

3 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary care

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Department Vet Clinical Sciences (VCS)

Position Title Instructor

Job Title Instructor Pool - Fall 2026: Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students leading to DVM , MS and PhD degrees, operates both a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), and a State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $36 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences ( DCS ) oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents.

The purpose of this position is to plan, conduct, assess and refine practical laboratories teaching clinical skills to veterinary students through experiential learning. The main focus is to train students in general and small animal surgical skills in a practical situation. Additional duties may include participation in other Clinical Skills courses. Labs will cover a variety of clinical skills using live animals, animal tissues, inanimate models and various supplies and medical instruments, and are designed to meet curricular goals. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining teaching laboratory facilities, supplies and equipment while ensuring compliance with appropriate safety and animal care protocols. This position contributes to the teaching mission of the Department, College and University by training future veterinarians.

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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Key Responsibilities

100% – Instruction – Planning and Conduct of Clinical Skills Laboratories.

Work in conjunction with other faculty and staff to develop, schedule and deliver portions of the teaching labs. Planning will include determining materials and animals necessary for each lab, assuring that those materials and animals are present for each lab, and that all necessary compliance paperwork has been approved in advance, and working with laboratory staff to make sure labs are set up. Scheduling involves working with faculty and staff in a coordinated fashion, and delivering involves teaching the labs and promoting equitable outcomes among learners. The incumbent also will be responsible, in conjunction with other faculty and staff, in performing formal assessments, including grading of students.

What You Will Need

• DVM or equivalent degree.

• 3 years of clinical experience in Small (dog, cat) Animal veterinary care, with aptitude in routine surgical techniques and procedures.

• Excellent oral and