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.
All positions are onsite-in-person unless specifically noted.
This position is based at 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.
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.
Education, Training and Experience Required:
- Master's degree or higher with a major in Agriculture, Animal Science, Soil Science, or Plant Science and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the qualifying field.
- College teaching experience is desirable.
- Doctorate and higher education experience preferred.