Adjunct Instructor, Surveying

Flathead Valley Community College • Kalispell, MT

2d • Remote

About The Position

FVCC seeks applications for adjunct instructors to teach online courses in the Surveying AAS program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 – December 11): Content expertise in unmanned aerial mapping and/or GIS for surveyors is required. Spring Semester 2027 (January 19 – May 13): Current Montana Licensed Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) is required.

Requirements

• Three (3) years’ experience in the occupation to be taught; OR Three (3) years of post-secondary education in the career and technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career and technical discipline.
• Must reside in Montana
• Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 – December 11): Content expertise in unmanned aerial mapping and/or GIS for surveyors is required.
• Spring Semester 2027 (January 19 – May 13): Current Montana Licensed Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) is required.
• 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.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment.
• Experience using online learning management systems.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed