Adjunct Instructor, Generalist

DEPARTMENT:
Academic Affairs

STATUS:
This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position with employment determined on a course-by-course contract basis.

PAY RANGE:
Pay is determined by the number and type of credits taught.

FLSA:
Exempt

SUMMARY

The Adjunct Instructor will teach courses as needed. This position is for on-campus face-to-face instruction. Teaching assignments may include day and/or evening classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 related duties as assigned
• Reports to Director of Academic Affairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in transfer programs/disciplines:

• Masters degree in the field in which the course(s) reside; OR
• Masters degree in a closely related academic discipline AND at least 9 graduate semester credits in the specific academic discipline.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community
• 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• 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 experience. Do 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 click