Temporary FT Instructor, Vet Tech
About The Position
Portland Community College’s Veterinary Technology (VT) program is a regional leader in educating the next generation of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We are currently looking for a faculty member who has excellent knowledge and experience, can balance academic rigor with practical application, and is passionate about teaching/training learners from diverse backgrounds. The VT Program, located at the college’s Rock Creek campus, offers a 2-year associate’s degree that provides face-to-face didactic courses, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations to prepare students for the national certifying exam (VTNE) and a career as a veterinary technician. This is a full-time 1-year temporary position with excellent benefits including healthcare coverage, a pension plan, and tuition benefits. This role will be mainly at the PCC Rock Creek campus, located in Beaverton, Oregon. The position will start September 2026 and we encourage candidates without formal teaching experience to apply!
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or the equivalent in Veterinary Technology from and AVMA accredited intuition.
- 5 years experience working in a veterinary hospital, clinic, research facility, or the equivalent; large animal experience preferable.
- State of Oregon Certification as a licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT), or license-eligible with license acquired prior to initial teaching assignment.
- Demonstrated experience successfully adapting practices (in teaching, training or communicating) to include a wide range of cultural knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
- Strong understanding of the rigors of veterinary practice and the ability to translate real-world clinical experience into meaningful, engaging learning for students.
- Ability to communicate with transparency and respect, values feedback, and demonstrates a clear commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in or willingness to learn managing compliance with regulatory bodies such as the DEA, USDA, and IACUC.
- Clinical expertise in small animal care, with experience in, or a willingness to develop skills in working with large animal species.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates without formal teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Balancing academic rigor with practical application.
- Teaching/training learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Providing face-to-face didactic courses, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.
- Instructional preparation, classroom management, grading, and student support responsibilities associated with teaching multiple classes each term.
- Managing compliance with regulatory bodies such as the DEA, USDA, and IACUC.
- Clinical expertise in small animal care, with experience in, or a willingness to develop skills in working with large animal species.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Pension plan
- Tuition benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision options
- Group Life
- Long-term Disability
- Long-term Care
- Auto and Home Insurance programs
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program
- Deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age
- Partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
- 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
- PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
- 21 hours of personal leave per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
