Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology

Job Details

Position:
Part Time Adjunct Faculty

Location:

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Department:
Science and Engineering

Education Level: Education/Work Experience (Minimum:
Master’s degree in Anatomy and Physiology or a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in Anatomy and Physiology)

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

Status:
Part‑time, temporary, non‑benefit eligible. Employment is determined on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

Pay Range:
Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.

FLSA:
Exempt

Closing Date:
Open until filled; preference given to applications received by July 6, 2026.

FVCC seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach one on‑campus, face‑to‑face Basic Human Biology course(s) during the fall semester 2026. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00a.m. to 11:15a.m. The instructor must collaborate collegially within the department.

• Convey knowledge of the subject area effectively to achieve successful student learning outcomes.
• Foster positive student and community relations.
• Maintain and submit instructional records in accordance with requirements.
• Integrate subject area with other related curricula.
• Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Work professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
• Remain current in practices, trends, and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attend meetings and participate in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to the Director of Trades Institute.

• Master’s degree in Anatomy and Physiology; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in Anatomy and Physiology.

• Experience using an LMS platform to support face‑to‑face instruction.
• Experience teaching in a secondary, post‑secondary, or higher education environment.

• Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students.
• 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 as defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry.

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. FVCC’s policy is 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 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.

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