Part - Time Instructor, Veterinary Nursing - FY 2027
College of Southern Nevada
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Job summary
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Instructor. This role entails advising and instructing students in didactic courses and laboratories, as well as supervising students during clinical rotations. The instructor will perform clinical duties at the CSN Veterinary Nursing Teaching Clinic and maintain comprehensive student records.
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or similar degree, be licensed in Nevada, and have at least 2 years of experience in a clinical or educational setting. Teaching experience is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Current license as a veterinarian or veterinary technician (nurse) in Nevada.
- Minimum 2 years professional experience in clinical practice or education.
- Previous teaching experience in veterinary medicine preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advise and instruct students in veterinary courses.
- Perform clinical duties in the Teaching Clinic.
- Maintain student records and engage in community service.
Skills
Education
Job description
Position: Veterinary Nurse Instructor
Department: Veterinary Nursing Program, College of Southern Nevada
Full-Time Equivalent: 48.8%
Location: Multi‑campus; day, evening, weekend classes possible.
- Advise students as needed.
- Instruct veterinary didactic courses, laboratories, and supervise students on clinical rotations.
- Perform clinical duties in the CSN Veterinary Nursing Teaching Clinic.
- Maintain student records (grades, attendance, exams, assignments, competencies).
- Keep current knowledge of general veterinary medicine procedures and techniques through continuing professional development.
- Participate in AVMA-CVTEA accreditation activities.
- Serve on program, department, school, and college‑wide committees.
- Engage in academic advising, curriculum development, and community service.
Required:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, OR Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology or Nursing, OR Associate degree in veterinary technology or nursing from an accredited institution.
- Current license as a veterinarian OR veterinary technician (nurse) in the State of Nevada.
- Minimum 2 years professional experience as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in clinical practice or academic setting, or as a veterinary nurse in clinical practice.
Preferred:
- Previous teaching experience in veterinary medicine and in higher education.
- Experience teaching at community college (1 year minimum).
- Experience teaching diverse/multicultural student bodies or workforce.
- Experience with curriculum development and teaching online courses.
- Knowledge of course and classroom management; experience planning field trips for undergraduates.
Salary: $925.00 per credit hour. Course/credit assignment may vary by semester. Positions filled on an as‑needed basis.
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CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
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