Adjunct Instructor, Natural Resources and Conservation

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College seeks applicants for a part-time, temporary adjunct role to teach ENST 285 Environmental Policy and Impact Analysis for the spring semester of 2026. This role includes responsibilities such as maintaining effective student relationships and instructional records.

Minimum qualifications require three years of experience in the field or equivalent education. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and teaching experience in a higher-education context. Join a supportive academic environment dedicated to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the teaching field or three years of relevant post-secondary education with work experience.
• Master’s degree in the relevant discipline preferred.
• Experience teaching in post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach an on-campus class: ENST 285 Environmental Policy and Impact Analysis.
• Maintain instructional records and foster student relations.
• Participate in program assessments and community engagement.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Three years post-secondary education

Tools

Online LMS platform

Job description

Job Summary

FVCC seeks applicants to teach an on-campus, face-to-face class: ENST 285 Environmental Policy and Impact Analysis for the spring semester 2026 (August 24 – December 11, 2026). This part-time, temporary adjunct role supports teaching up to two classes per semester. Compensation is based on the number of credits taught.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 of Academic Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience working in the field to be taught; OR three years of post-secondary education in the discipline combined with work experience in that discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of the course.
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits.
• Experience using an online LMS platform.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary or higher-education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of the 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.

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, disability, national origin, or ancestry.