Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology

Flathead Valley Community College • Kalispell, MT

18h • $53,500

About The Position

Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve. The faculty member will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology and contribute to the success of various Allied Health programs. This is a tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 2026.

Requirements

• Masters-level or higher degree in a life science, or a professional degree or other advanced clinical degree in a biomedical science awarded by a nationally accredited institution: OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in the academic discipline
• Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning.
• Ability to facilitate distance educations courses such as online, hybrid, and ITV.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue directions.
• Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles , U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 15 semester credits of teaching experience in a post-secondary setting
• Experience teaching anatomy and physiology courses
• Experience in cadaver instruction and dissection
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations
• Experience working with instructional technology and/or distance education courses
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment
• Experience in using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning

Responsibilities

• Teaches and conveys knowledge of anatomy and physiology and related areas.
• Courses may include basic anatomy and physiology, anatomy and physiology with cadaver, medical terminology, introductory health science, nutrition, and undergraduate research courses at freshman and sophomore levels in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
• Assists with the development and revision of curriculum and integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process and fulfills all academic responsibilities.
• Teaches content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning
• Facilitates distance education courses such as online, and hybrid.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements and participates in assessment activities.
• Advises students according to established guidelines.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College and fosters positive student and community relations.
• Facilitates the hiring of adjunct faculty.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Fosters positive student and community relations.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
• Reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, Personal and Sick Leave.
• Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%.
• And that's not all - invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level