Instructor, Welding and Fabrication

Flathead Valley Community College • Kalispell, MT

59d • $54,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Provides instruction to students in the Welding and Fabrication programs. Position begins January 2026.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the occupation to be taught, OR
• An equivalent number of years of postsecondary education in the career/technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career/technical discipline
• Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning
• 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
• This is 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

• Associate degree in career/technical discipline.
• Bachelor degree.
• Professional certifications in Welding, Fabrication, and Inspection
• Experience teaching in higher education or at a secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of Welding and Fabrication skills.
• Provides outreach to concurrently enrolled high school instructors and students.
• Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategies.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
• Works with other staff on curriculum and instructional content, and effective uses of multimedia in the development of on-line and blended trades/technology, or on-campus courses.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
• 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.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Director of Trades and Industrial Arts.

Benefits

• You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays.
• Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%.
• And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees