Annually Contracted Faculty Veterinary Technology

The Annually Contracted Faculty member creates manages and participates in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. The Annually Contracted Faculty member participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college and of the collective and individual interests of its staff and student body. The contracted faculty member supports and seeks always to fulfill the guiding concepts for the College embodied in the philosophy mission values and vision adopted by the board of education. This position description is in association with the Annually Contracted Faculty contract. This position is intended to be in Veterinary Technology instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Departments policies ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction
• Considers individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities
• Participates in identifying students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning using such technology
• Keep accurate and proper records according to the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies
• Maintains attendance records determines and submits grades promptly and per established policies and procedures of the college and communicates progress feedback and other relevant information to students throughout the semester
• Create and maintain accurate syllabi incorporating departmental college cross-college and instructor requirements
• Participates in selecting appropriate materials to support course curriculum per the Colleges guidelines
• Conducts classes punctually and following the prescribed meeting schedule
• Employs and assists in designing and developing appropriate assessment techniques to measure students performance in achieving course goals and objectives
• Be a facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning student effort academic challenge student and faculty interaction and learner support
• Maintains posted office hours per departmental policies of the College
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning inside and outside the classroom
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Continuous Improvement

• Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by assisting as appropriate in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities; contributing as applicable to the development selection and improvement of instructional materials laboratories and other instructional facilities; providing guidance in the development maintenance and design of course description course outlines and syllabi; recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula
• Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participates in all required training by the College
• Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings
• Participates in instructional departmental or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness
• Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them
• Provides feedback as appropriate regarding the general operations of the department division and the College
• Participates as appropriate in the interviewing selection and orientation processes of department faculty and staff
• Provides advice and assistance to department division or College faculty
• Attends faculty meetings as called by the President Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Dean or Department Chairperson; and participates as appropriate on departmental and divisional committees

Professional Development

• Maintains a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion review and other career-related needs
• Employs student administrative and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives for professional development and participates in professional development activities
• Contributes as appropriate to the planning evaluation and/or presentation of college professional development programs
• Maintains required professional credentials licensing and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty staff students and members of the community

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the community and/or the profession as a representative of the College
• Participates in local statewide or national levels in the advancement of the discipline and/or the two-year college mission
• Works a varying schedule including nights & weekends to meet departmental needs

*Regular predictable and punctual attendance is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office/classroom. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduate from a CVTEA or CVMA accredited program and a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Licensed Veterinarian
• Five (5) years of relevant veterinary clinical experience or teaching experience in an AVMA-CVTEA accredited program

*An appropriate combination of education training coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• State Motor Vehicle Operators License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)
• Current as an RVT CVT or LVT or DVM or VMD license

Compensation Details:

• $64 per contact hour
• Two hours equal one contact hour

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment

Full time

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About the ACF

The Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) position at Columbus State is a full-time non-tenure track faculty position. ACFs are typically placed on a one-year two-semester contract that is renewable each year. CCP-ACFs (College Credit Plus) are typically placed on a two-year contract.