Agriculture or Agricultural Production, Focus: Veterinary Technology Instructor

Instructor Position at Ventura College

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 Spring 2027 semester. This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial review of applications will be conducted in September 2026.

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.

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.

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.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.