Adjunct Instructor, Music

Job Details

Job Location:

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs, Music

STATUS: This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course contract basis and may include teaching up to two classes per semester.

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

FLSA: Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

FVCC seeks applicants to teach on-campus, face-to-face music classes starting Fall 2026. Teaching assignments might include day and/or evening classes and involve delivering content face-to-face as well as online.

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set forth by The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730:

• Master’s degree in music; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits the specific area to be taught.

NOTE:

Applicants with transcripts that do not indicate a master’s degree and minimum of nine graduate-level credits in the specific area to be taught will not be considered.

• 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.
• 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.
• Reports to the Director, Academic Affairs

• Master’s degree in the field in which the course(s) resides; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in the academic discipline.

• Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary, or higher education environment.
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations.
• Experience delivering content via online platforms.

• 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, 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.

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.

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that…