Faculty, Arts, Jewelry and Metalsmithing at Flathead Valley Community College in KALISPELL, MT

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DEPARTMENT: Art PAY RANGE: Salary is based on education and experience, full-time, benefit eligible Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents! FLSA : Exempt CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled SUMMARY 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 successful candidate should be prepared to teach in such areas as: Jewely and Metalsmithing 3D Jewelry Design and Modelling, CAD Wax Modelling and Casting (sculpture) Stone Setting Jewelry Repair Forging and Smithing For a complete description of classes, please visit the FVCC course catalog here: https://catalog.fvcc.edu This position begins August 16, 2027. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Teaches and conveys knowledge of jewelry and metalsmithing courses at freshman, sophomore and advanced levels in an effective manner. Assists with the development and revision of curriculum and integrates subject area with other related curricula Oversees jewelry and related programs inclusive of jewelry manufacturing 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 Utilizes emerging technology and keeps current on developing technologies related to the field. Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements and participates in assessment activities Advises students according to established guidelines Works with the FVCC Advising Liaison and Montana universities to inform transfer pathways Serves as an ambassador for the College and fosters positive student and community relations and recruitment efforts. Identifies the need for adjunct faculty and assists in the hiring of adjunct faculty Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies Advances the mission of FVCC Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships 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 Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment Fosters positive student and community relations Convenes advisory committees Reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in closely related field; AND, A minimum of one year of post-secondary teaching experience in an accredited institution in all aspects of jewelry curriculum PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Fine Art (MFA) Three years’ experience teaching undergraduate studio courses in goldsmithing, jewelry, 3D jewelry design Experience working with instructional technology and/or distance education courses Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning Ability and willing