Salary range: $88,102.73 - $96,990.49 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
*Term faculty members deliver a full load of courses, hold routine office hours, advise students, provide other duties associated with instruction, and participate in limited-service activities. Term positions may be renewed annually, for up to three years.
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent
Internal Number: JR100433
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.
Spectacular location is unmatched for beauty and learning opportunities.
Choose a Veterinary Technology Program in a setting like no other. Classes are set on a 220-acre facility filled with animals and overlooking the soaring Elk Mountains. Located at CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs, the veterinary technology facility includes outdoor pens, work areas and a science lab. Our 2600-square-foot hospital was designed by veterinarians and technicians to approximate a working veterinary hospital to provide on-the-job training. Six-stall equine teaching barn, modern livestock handling facility, small animal hospital with kennel and treatment areas,
a surgical suite, dental, x-ray and laboratory areas.