ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT: 

https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/coloradomtn/ColoradoMountainCollege/job/Veterinary-Technology-Faculty_JR100433-1?locations=5c4d870b099810016d0bb4cb56c00000

Full time faculty positions begin in July 2025 with a 30-credit hour (170-day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.

Under the guidance of the Program Director, this position will involve teaching all aspects of Veterinary Technology as well as part time clinical duties. Major areas of instruction include Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Anesthetic Nursing, Surgical Nursing and Large Animal Medical Nursing. Other Teaching and patient care responsibilities will include small, large, and exotic animals. This position will require occasional availability during off hours to care for resident animals.  The successful candidate will be current in their field, actively engaged in the profession, and dedicated to learning.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include: teaching course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student learning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes, comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and assist with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and align job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

1.A.1 Teaching Responsibilities

CMC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of our communities by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Teach course-load as assigned
• Evaluate courses and student learning
• Meet course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by CMC
• Comply with department guidelines and college policies
• Maintain at least five office hours per week to meet with students
• Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication
• Assist with academic advising of students
• Participate in orientation and registration activities

1.A.2 Scholarly and Creative Activities

CMC faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and improve learning. Examples of these activities may include:

• Continuing certification in discipline (if applicable)
• Graduate coursework
• Continuing education
• Sharing expertise within discipline (e.g., grant writing, publishing, exhibitions, performances, presentations, conferences)
• Attending campus and college-wide trainings and in-services
• Conducting research
• Developing/advancing instructional technology
• Other activities approved by faculty member and Assistant Dean of Instruction

1.A.3 Service Activities

For CMC to best serve its diverse communities, faculty members are expected to participate in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include the following:

• Serve on campus and college-wide committees
• Represent discipline on state, national, and international levels
• Participate in relevant projects with administrative approval
• Mentor peers
• Modify, develop, and maintain curriculum
• Assist with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for courses, disciplines, and programs)
• Assist with program review
• Advise student organizations
• Participate in recruiting/retention activities
• Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings
• Develop promotion portfolio
• Participate in community service activities (as appropriate)

1.A.4 Organizational Relationships

CMC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Regarding CMC’s reporting structure, faculty members:

• Are under the general direction of the site school discipline dean or designee;
• Cooperate with other program faculty;
• Work with Student Services personnel in advisement of students; and
• Work cooperatively with Academic Services, Student Services, and Administrative Services personnel

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include:

A minimum of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, eligible for license with the State of Colorado, and a minimum of six years clinical work experience. Previous teaching/training experience preferred and ability to obtain vocational credentialing.

Preferred Qualifications: Higher education teaching experience. Knowledge or willingness to learn large animal medicine.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.