Instructor, Welding and Fabrication

Kalispell, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 70000

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE:
Instructor/Instructor Sr. Welding and Fabrication

DEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Trades and Industrial Arts 3/4. Full-time 10 or 12 months per year; benefits eligible.

Instructor salary range: $54000 - $65000 based on 12 months
Instructor Sr. salary range: $60000 - $70000 based on 12 months

FLSA:

Exempt

Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth $25K)!Youll 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 thats not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in career and technical disciplines:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position applicants must apply online at submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.NOTE: FVCCs applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.

Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; AND
A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND
Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) AND
Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision clickhttps://

JOB TITLE: Instructor/Instructor Sr. Welding and Fabrication DEPARTMENT: Trades Institute EMPLOYEE TYPE: Trades and Industrial Arts 3/4. Full-time 10 or 12 months per year; benefits eligible. Instructor salary range: $54000 - $65000 based on 12 monthsInstructor Sr. salary range: $6000...