Job Details

Great Falls College Montana State University

Vet Tech Faculty

Position Number: 6066021
Location: Great Falls, MT
Position Type: Agriculture - Animal Science

Vet Tech Faculty

Brief Position Overview
This position is a full-time, tenured faculty position for our new Veterinary Technician program. This position performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities for the Division of Health Sciences and the Vet Tech program in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the college. Most instruction will occur using an online platform with students partnering with vet facilities across the state to complete labs and clinicals. Remote work is an option for this position but intermittent travel to Great Falls, MT, may be required as needed for students.

Faculty Tenure Track - Yes
Faculty Rank - Full-time Tenure Track
Position Number - 3A0155
Department - Veterinary
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 $62,220 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and placement on the salary structure.
Contract Type - MUS
Recruitment Type - External

Position Details
General Statement
This position is a full-time, tenured faculty position for our new Veterinary Technician program. This position performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities for the Division of Health Sciences and the Vet Tech program in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the college. Most instruction will occur using an online platform with students partnering with vet facilities across the state to complete labs and clinicals. Remote work is an option for this position but intermittent travel to Great Falls, MT, may be required as needed for students.

Duties and Responsibilities
Develop syllabi, courses, Canvas shells, and assessment instruments for assigned courses.
Maintain current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
Attend faculty meetings, hold weekly office hours, and participate in program related events outside of teaching assignments.
Participate on college committees and in college activities.
Collaborate with colleagues and veterinary offices across the state.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1 Graduate from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Program or a AVMA CVTEA accredited program.
2 Effective verbal and written communication skills.
3 Demonstrated experience with computers.
4 Hold a current veterinary license in Montana or can easily obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1 Online teaching experience.
2 Teaching experience at a two-year or four-year college.
3 Demonstrated experience in course development.

The Successful Candidate Will
Have effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Have strong interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.

Special Requirements
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Great Falls College's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program
The Department
The College Great Falls College MSU is a comprehensive two-year college located on a beautiful 20-acre campus that serves approximately 1,000 students a year in the heart of Montana, with easy access to outstanding outdoor opportunities, including the 60-mile River's Edge Trail on the Missouri River in and around Great Falls.

Great Falls College offers courses and programs in health sciences, trades, computer technology and accounting, with a robust offering of online classes and programs. Many students also take advantage of transfer opportunities, and the college has a large number of dual enrollment students.

Great Falls College, which has 128 FTE faculty, staff and administrators, is one of four units of Montana State University and MSU's only "stand-alone" two-year college. The college has three state-of-the-art science labs, a simulated hospital, an expansive library and resource center, and an Industrial Trades building. An 11,000 square foot addition to Great Falls College's dental clinic will provide dental hygiene and dental assisting students, patients, faculty and staff with an incredibly modern space that also will allow the only dental hygiene program in the state to admit 25 students each year instead of 18.

There also is an infant through preschool learning center that provides early learning opportunities for children of students and the community. A one-stop Student Central area and remodeled bookstore support students.
MSU–Northern's Great Falls satellite campus is located at Great Falls College MSU, offering four-year and graduate degrees. Great Falls College has a reputation for high-quality educational programming delivered with a student-centered philosophy.

The College constantly evaluates its educational offerings to provide challenging, high-demand programs leading to transfer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, and terminal Associate of Applied Science degrees. One-year Certificates and professional certifications are also offered. As a comprehensive two-year college, credit and non-credit community enrichment, customized training and contract courses are provided. Day, evening, weekend, and online classes are offered.

The core values of Great Falls College MSU are:
Quality education
Student-centeredness
Responsiveness to community and industry needs
This position has supervisory duties?
Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number - F00108P
Number of Vacancies - 1
Desired Start Date - 08/04/2025
Open Date - 02/18/2025
Open until filled - Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Required Documents to be uploaded:
1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Name, address, & phone # of 3 professional references
4. Other: Unofficial Transcripts (will need official transcripts prior to hire)
5. License

To apply, visit: https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2139

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; 406-268-3701; 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  Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.