Adjunct Instructor, Communication

Job DetailsJob Location

• Kalispell,
• MT 59901Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Graduate
• DegreeJob
• Category:
• Adjunct
• FacultyDEPARTMENT:
• Communication
• STATUS: This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course contract basis and may include teaching up to two classes per semester.
• PAY
• RANGE: Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.
• FLSA:
• Exempt
• CLOSING
• DATE: Open until filled FVCC seeks applicants to teach course(s) in Communication starting spring semester 2026. To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Communication; OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in communication. SUMMARY Teaching assignments may be during day or evening hours. Must be able to work collegially in a team environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
• Fosters positive student and community relations.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
• Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• 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.
• Reports to the Director, Academic Affairs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in transfer programs/disciplines:
• Master’s degree in the field in which the course(s) reside; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline AND at least 9 graduate semester credits in the specific academic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to effectively teach content material.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
• 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. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws. FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date. WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf. Qualifications