Lecturer

Overview

The School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE) at Utah State University invites applications for a Lecturer position with a primary emphasis on hands-on instruction for the Veterinary Assisting certificate program. This academic-year appointment, with 95% teaching and 5% service, is based at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering practical, skills-based instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment as veterinary assistants and supports their progression into further veterinary technology education. This position will also have a secondary appointment in the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) to facilitate cross-department coordination between the Veterinary Assisting certificate program and the Veterinary Technology AS degree program.

This lecturer position will focus on laboratory and hands-on instruction in foundational veterinary assisting skills, including animal handling and restraint, patient care, sanitation and infection control, workplace safety, basic nursing support, clinical procedures, client communication, and veterinary office practices. The lecturer will also help oversee instructional laboratories and clinical teaching spaces and coordinate experiential learning activities with affiliated university facilities and veterinary partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary instructional leadership for the Veterinary Assisting Certificate, including responsibility for planning, coordinating, and delivering veterinary assisting courses offered at USU Eastern in Price.
• Teach didactic, laboratory, and hands-on courses in veterinary assisting, including animal handling and restraint, patient care, sanitation and infection control, workplace safety, basic clinical procedures, veterinary office practices, and client communication.
• Develop and maintain course materials, laboratory exercises, assessments, and instructional protocols consistent with program learning outcomes and current veterinary practice standards.
• Coordinate veterinary assisting course schedules, laboratory activities, equipment, supplies, animals, and instructional spaces in collaboration with program staff and university partners.
• Collaborate with the ADVS DVM faculty member to obtain veterinary expertise and instructional assistance for Veterinary Assisting courses when needed, particularly for content or procedures requiring veterinarian oversight or specialized clinical knowledge.
• Provide occasional instructional support for the Veterinary Technology A.S. program in Price, as needed and in coordination with the ADVS DVM faculty member and Veterinary Technology program leadership.
• Support hands-on laboratory and clinical instruction for Veterinary Technology students in areas aligned with the lecturer’s qualifications and professional experience.
• Supervise and assess students during laboratory, clinical, and experiential learning activities, with attention to student safety, animal welfare, professional conduct, and development of entry-level occupational skills.
• Assist with maintaining instructional laboratories and clinical teaching spaces, including compliance with applicable safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal care requirements.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, student advising, recruitment, and other activities that support the continued development of USU’s veterinary education programs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with veterinary practices, animal care organizations, and other community partners that may support student learning, clinical experiences, and employment opportunities.
• Participate in departmental, campus, and university service appropriate to the position.
• Contribute to the program’s accreditation efforts, including preparation for initial accreditation, documentation of compliance with accreditation standards, assessment of student outcomes, and the ongoing work required to maintain accreditation once achieved.
• Contribute to AS program accreditation efforts, including preparation for initial accreditation, documentation of compliance with accreditation standards, assessment of student outcomes, and the ongoing work required to maintain accreditation once achieved.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Eligible for veterinary technician licensure in Utah.
• Demonstrated expertise in veterinary technical skills and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Utah for instructional activities.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience as a veterinary technician in small animal, large animal, or mixed practice.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring veterinary assistants or technicians.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing laboratory or clinical instructional environments.
• Familiarity with competency-based technical skills assessment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

1- to 2-page statement addressing experience in delivering veterinary technical care and support to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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*updated 07/2026

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