Biology Faculty *Updated*
Brief Position Overview
Great Falls College MSU is seeking an individual to join the team as a Biology Faculty member for Spring 2025 & Fall 2025. This position provides classroom and laboratory instruction in Human Anatomy, including Anatomy & Physiology I & II, and Microbiology for the Health Sciences. Additional duties could include other biology courses. This position is an on-campus position but may include teaching some online classes. Classes are taught in 8-week and 16-week formats.
Faculty Tenure Track – Yes
Faculty Rank – Tenure-Track
Position Number – 3A0148
Department – Sciences
Division – Health Sciences
Appointment Type – Faculty
Contract Term – Academic Year
Union Affiliation – Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association
FTE – 1.0
Benefits Eligible – Yes
Compensation – Annual
Salary – Salary range of $46,196 to $65,637 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type – MUS
Recruitment Type – External
Position Details
General Statement
This position provides classroom and laboratory instruction in Human Anatomy, including Anatomy & Physiology I & II, and Microbiology for the Health Sciences. The college offers many Health Science-related degrees; the previously mentioned courses are prerequisite requirements for those programs. Teaching other biology courses may be possible, as well as the option to teach summer courses based on need and contingent on enrollment. Classes are taught in 8-week and 16-week formats, and on-campus as well as online. This is an on-campus position and requires location/relocation in Great Falls, Montana. Spring 2025 & Fall 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching courses relevant to the Montana University System General Education Core and prerequisite coursework for Health Science programs;
- Teaching courses using traditional and alternative delivery systems;
- Adjusting to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness;
- Committing to a focus on student success;
- Participating in college committees and activities;
- Pursuing tenure per the college’s tenure process;
- Collaborating with colleagues, within the department and across campus.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field OR Master’s degree plus 9 graduate credits in Biology or closely related field;
- Experience in course development and teaching at a post-secondary level;
- Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology I & II;
- Experience in preparation and instruction of Anatomy and Physiology I & II labs;
- Experience teaching Microbiology – lecture and labs;
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and ability to relate well to diverse students
- Ability to use computers and instructional technology;
- Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work positively with teams and individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Teaching experience at a two-year college;
- Online teaching experience;
- Experience teaching in a compressed or accelerated non-standard semester schedule;
- Experience teaching with cadavers.
The College
Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3712; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.
GFC MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html
This position has supervisory duties? – No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number – F00103P
Number of Vacancies – 1-2
Open Date – 07/26/2023
Close Date – 10/15/2024
Open until filled – Yes
Special Instructions Summary – Spring 2025 & Fall 2025.
This position is open until filled. Anticipated date of hire is January 2025.
• Eligible for a recruiting stipend.
• Moving assistance available.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2067
Notices
Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3712; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.
GFC MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html
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