Adjunct Instructor - Lincoln County Campus, History and/or Political Science

Flathead Valley Community College; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for American History and/or Political Science courses. The instructor will teach on-campus classes and work collaboratively with colleagues.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree in History or Political Science and have experience in higher education. The role emphasizes fostering positive relationships with students and the community.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, participating in assessments, and engaging in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or Political Science; or closely related field with 9 graduate semester credits in History or Political Science.
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Experience in differentiated instruction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach American History and/or Political Science on-campus courses.
• Foster positive student and community relations.
• Maintain instructional records and report to the Director, Academic Affairs.

Skills

Effective organizational and leadership skills

Demonstrated communication and presentation skills

Ability to teach effectively

Ability to work with culturally diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in History or Political Science

Master’s degree in closely related discipline

Job description

Summary

FVCC seeks an adjunct instructor to teach one or two on‑campus, face‑to‑face courses in American History and/or Political Science. The instructor will teach between 8a.m. and 3p.m. and 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 continuous improvement of 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

• Master’s degree in History or Political Science; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in History or Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a higher education environment.
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. 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, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment, hiring, appraisal, promotions, training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.