Instructor Pool - Fall 2026: Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance

Free mental health and emotional support services

Retirement savings paid by the university

Generous paid leave package

Tuition reduction benefits

Optional lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for an Instructor position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for Fall 2026. This non-tenure-track role involves teaching clinical skills to veterinary students, with a focus on small animal surgeries. Candidates should have at least 3 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary care and a commitment to inclusive education.

The position includes eligible benefits such as medical/dental coverage, retirement savings, and tuition reduction for employees and their dependents. Interested applicants must submit a CV and cover letter detailing their qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in small (dog, cat) animal veterinary care, with routine surgical techniques.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to supporting diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct clinical skills laboratories.
• Assess and refine teaching practices.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and compliance.

Skills

Clinical experience in small animal veterinary care

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Commitment to educational equity

Job description

Instructor Pool – Fall 2026: Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Applications will continue to be accepted during the Fall Term of 2026 as positions become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Letters of Reference will be requested for finalists only. If you are a finalist, you will provide email addresses and telephone numbers for three referees who will receive a secure quicklink to upload their letters of reference.

For additional information please contact:
Dr. Chris Cebra
[e-mail]
541‑737‑5568

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Please see the Background Checks website for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Position Information

Department: Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS)
Title: Instructor – Instructor Pool – Fall 2026: Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Appointment Type: Academic Faculty
Location: (on‑campus; remote or hybrid option not specified)

Job Summary

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences 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. Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

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 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.

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.
• Plan including determining materials and animals necessary, ensuring those materials and animals are present, and ensuring all necessary compliance paperwork has been approved in advance.
• Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure labs are set up.
• Schedule labs in a coordinated manner with faculty and staff.
• Deliver labs, promote equitable outcomes among learners and perform formal assessments, including grading of students.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in small (dog, cat) animal veterinary care, with aptitude in routine surgical techniques and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive surgery experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience in laboratory management, equipment supply procurement, record keeping and spreadsheet analysis.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Most labs are taught in a standard teaching laboratory. Some exercises occur in conventional seminar or lecture rooms. Labs involve exposure to live animals, tissue specimens, a variety of medical and surgical equipment, a range of chemical and biologic agents and the use of requisite safety equipment and protective equipment. Some after‑hours work is required.

Benefits

The position is eligible for benefits.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for the employee and 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 the employee or 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.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter.

Additional documents may include Veteran status verification if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

Security Screening

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position. Therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check.