Adjunct Instructor, Lincoln County Campus, History

Flathead Valley Community College•Libby, MT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

FVCC seeks applicants to teach one or two on-campus, face-to-face course(s) in American History. Applicants must be able to teach on-campus in Libby, Montana. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching courses in a general education subject area. Teaching assignments will be between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Must be able to work collegially in a team environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in History OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in History
Qualifications are verified via specific coursework listed on graduate-level transcripts in specific disciplines.
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. 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 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.