"Agriculture or Agricultural Production (Initial Focus: Veterinary Technology) Instructor"

Job Details

Agriculture or Agricultural Production (Initial Focus: Veterinary Technology) Instructor
Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $61,599 to $129,347

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Tenure-Track

Job Number: 2025-00646

Location: Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Department: VC - Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.

There is currently one full time, tenure-track position at Ventura College that will begin during the Fall 2026 semester.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.

More information about the Veterinary Technology program can be found here: Ventura College Veterinary Technology Program

In addition to the representative duties listed below, this position will also be responsible for:

• Leading the Veterinary Technology program's efforts to obtain and maintain American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation, including evaluating the program and ensuring courses meet accreditation standards.
• Serving as a member of the College's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to monitor the humane use of live animals in instruction.
• Working and forming partnerships with industry professionals, businesses and nonprofit organizations to secure the use of animals and educational resources, including volunteers, guest lecturers, field trips, etc.

Please note that all academic employees of the District are scheduled depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for one of the following disciplines as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors...

For hire into the AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION discipline... Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

DVM / licensed veterinarian required

Additional requirements:

• Graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• California veterinary license in good standing
• Ability to obtain a DEA license

Supplemental Information

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6792033