Job Purpose:  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.

Additionally, Veterinary Technology Faculty collaborate with the program director to ensure efficient and effective delivery of career-entry education addition to their faculty responsibilities.

Veterinary Technology Faculty Job Purpose: A full-time faculty position with responsibility for assisting the Director and delivering instruction in the Veterinary Technology Program

All positions are onsite-in-person unless specifically noted.

This is a 12-month term position, located on the Columbia Campus.

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
4. Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
5. Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
6. Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
7. Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
8. Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
9. Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
10. Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.

Additional Veterinary Technology Essential Functions:

1. Participate in inventory control and purchasing for equipment and supplies.
2. Contribute to programmatic accreditation through continuous data collection/review and analysis of effectiveness.
3. Collaborate to recruit, maintain, and monitor community partnerships

Supplemental Functions:

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

Job Specifications

Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. Graduate of an AVMA CVTEA or CVMA-accredited program. 
2. Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or related field with three years in-field experience.  
3. Consideration may be given to an Associate's degree in veterinary technology or related field with more than three years in-field experience.
4. SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS: Tennessee Veterinary Medical Technician license or eligibility to be licensed in Tennessee

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:

The ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught; the knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes; the ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population; the 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 and the ability to manipulate and move audiovisual equipment both in the classroom and from one location to another.

Additional Veterinary Technology Working Conditions:

1. Ability to see, hear, hold, and control animals.
2. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform laboratory procedures.
3. Maintain positive relationships and contracts with clinical affiliates.
4. Normal sitting, standing and movement in a classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting.
5. Ability to manipulate, hold, and move equipment both in the classroom/laboratory and from one location to another.
6. Ability to travel to clinical sites.
7. Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
8. Qualified applicants should be able to reach, lift moderate weights, manipulate and operate equipment necessary for veterinary medical care.

This is a 12-month full-time faculty position located on the Columbia Campus.

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses.  Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

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, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other category 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