Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

Job Details

Job Location:

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT:

Academic Affairs, Languages

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; however, preference is given to applications received by April 15, 2026.

FVCC seeks applicants to teach one on-campus, face-to-face course in Elementary Spanish I starting Fall 2026. Teaching assignment is during the weekday and involves 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 Spanish or a closely related discipline; OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits Spanish.

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

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

• 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…