Adjunct Instructor, Communication at Flathead Valley Community College in KALISPELL, MT

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DEPARTMENT: 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 i