A full-time faculty is responsible for delivering instruction in various formats (on-line, in person, video-conferencing, or any combination of methods), in the discipline(s) for which she/he has been employed. Instruction may take place at any of the college’s campuses, at a clinical partner facility, or at a designated temporary location. Faculty also provide academic advising and facilitate student success. Technology tools are routinely used to communicate with and support students.

Faculty participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs.

Faculty serving as program directors have agreed to accept certain administrative responsibilities in addition to their faculty responsibilities.

The program director provides leadership for a specific program, ensures that the program operates smoothly, maintains any applicable accreditations, and assists the Associate Vice President with the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff in the program.

Program Directors typically receive one three-hour course re-assignment to attend the administrative duties and to collaborate with practitioners and employers in their program field.

This is a 9-month term position based on the Williamson County Campus. 

Program Director Essential Functions

• Publicize the program and recruit students.
• Monitor and assist with the placement of program completers.
• Work with the division to establish admissions policies, as appropriate to the program and coordinate admission of students to the program.
• Monitor curriculum development, improvement, and evaluation, including program review, Academic Audit, and student learning outcomes assessment for the disciplines in the department.
• Participate in the articulation of courses and programs with other educational institutions.
• Assure continued compliance of the program with criteria for accreditation of appropriate external accrediting agencies and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Assist the division in collaborating with extended services personnel to schedule department course offerings for all college locations, if deemed appropriate.
• Work with an advisory committee of employers in the career field to assure that the curriculum, program quality, and skills of the graduates meet the needs of employers who will employ them.
• Serve as liaison to internship and co-operative sites.
• Ensure that the program operates smoothly and its work is done in a timely manner.
• Oversee department planning/evaluation and document meetings.
• Prepare and submit reports, as required by the institution or external agencies.
• Determine staffing needs and work with the division and executive vice president – provost for academic and student programs and services to recruit and hire faculty with an emphasis on maintaining diversity.
• Develop and manage the program budgets, including coordination of purchases for all college locations.
• Promote the development and maintenance of an academic environment conducive to learning in the program.
• Assist the division in the resolution of student grievances related to academic policies, procedures, and personnel in the program.
• Serve as liaison for the program to other college entities, other educational institutions, and to the general public.
• Assist in the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of part-time faculty.
• Collaborate with student services personnel to facilitate student success activities, including recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, and student goals completion.
• Provide leadership to identify, involve and document meetings appropriate to external advisors to assure program relevance, quality, and graduate success/placements.
• Conduct appropriate needs assessments within the program industry to provide an appropriate and current curriculum.

Faculty Essential Functions

• Must be able to deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations. Formats include but are not limited to in-person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical.
• Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are expected to teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold in person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.

Supplemental Functions

• Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
• Support and follow Columbia State's, TBR and other applicable policies and guidelines.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction and services.

Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors’ Degree is Hospitality management (or related field) and 5 years of Department Management experience or higher in field.

Preferred:

• Masters’ Degree in Hospitality Management (or related field)
• Accreditation from a Nationally recognized Hospitality Association
• Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught
• Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members
• The ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Working Conditions

• Faculty members are expected to be available for day and evening classes and for assignments at any of the institution’s centers or sites.
• Normal sitting and movement in a classroom
• Ability to manipulate and move audiovisual equipment both in the classroom and from one location to another

Titles Supervised

Work Study Students

This position is based at the Williamson, TN Campus

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501