Adjunct Instructor, Communication

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

12h

About The Position

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. Teaching assignments may be during day or evening hours. Must be able to work collegially in a team environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communication; OR
Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in communication.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment
Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations

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 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