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DEPARTMENT:

Academic Affairs;

PAY RANGE:

Begins at $53,500. Salary depends on
education and experience. Full-time, benefit eligible.

Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! 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 - invest in your continued
education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled;
however, priority is given to application materials received by 03/30/2026.

SUMMARY

Flathead Valley
Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the
northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are
dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of
the communities we serve. The faculty member will teach substance abusing counseling and pre-social work and contribute to the success of
the Social Sciences division. This is a tenure track position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conveys knowledge of
  the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes in substance abuse counseling, pre-social work, and other
  social science courses as needed.
• Ensures curriculum meets state licensing requirements for Substance Abuse Counseling; develops
  and revises curriculum in content area and integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Develops and maintains
  professional networks and relationships including, but not limited to, 2+2 programs with transfer institutions
• Fosters positive
  student and community relations
• Advises students according to established guidelines
• Maintains and submits instructional
  records in accordance with requirements and participates in assessment activities
• 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
• Works professionally with college faculty and
  staff to aid with the educational process and fulfills all academic responsibilities
• Remains current in practices, trends and
  research related to areas of assignment
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment
• Reports
  to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material in using a variety of instructional methods to
  facilitate student learning
• Ability to facilitate distance educations courses such as online, hybrid, and ITV.
• Demonstrated skill in creating and managing a work climate of collaboration, collegiality and teamwork
• 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, project management, 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 respond in the event of an
  emergency
• 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
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; including your ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ philosophy and detail of your work experience as it relates to the position's 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 applicant's 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 applicant's
application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's 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,
veteran’s 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

REASONABLE
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 HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 .