English-Lit​/Humanities Instructor

Position:
English-Lit./Humanities Instructor (Full Time)

Location:

Poplar, Montana. Date Closing:
Until Filled.

• Teach a full‑time load (15‑18 credits per semester).
• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of your discipline, including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
• Be committed to professional development by staying current in your field.
• Maintain faculty credentials required by the college’s accrediting agencies.
• Use sound instructional methods drawn from scholarship of teaching and learning to cultivate a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment with material.
• Teach courses in your area of expertise at the freshman and sophomore curriculum levels, following established course outlines and college standards.
• Create, review, and revise course materials, syllabi, and assessments to ensure they are current, evidence‑based, and culturally responsive.
• Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
• Deliver instruction in multiple formats, including in‑person, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Evaluate student progress through exams, papers, and projects; assess learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional levels.
• Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through appropriate strategies; modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.
• Meet classes as scheduled; notify the Vice President of Academic & Vocational Education if absent, provide assignments and advance notice of absence to students.
• Be accessible to students via e‑mail or scheduled office hours, arranging additional time for appointments when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi according to established procedures and guidelines; follow the published final exam schedule.
• Maintain accurate records in the LMS of students’ academic standing; provide mid‑term grades, final grades, attendance, and other required information promptly.
• Respect student confidentiality: refrain from discussing or releasing information except within recognized limits.
• Evaluate students solely on academic performance and respond promptly to grade questions and appeals.
• Advise 30–40 students, 10–15 hours monthly, during the academic year.
• Assist in curriculum development and review.
• Actively participate in the faculty senate, college committees, shared governance, and college‑wide initiatives.
• Participate in faculty evaluation activities, service‑learning, and student retention initiatives.

• Fulfill all other requirements of FPCC’s Academic Policy.
• Possess a Master’s Degree in your content area of expertise from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Documented successful college teaching experience in your content area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students and staff of varied ethnicity, especially American Indian students, and a commitment to a culturally diverse educational environment.
• Appreciation and respect for FPCC students and their role and responsibility in the learning process.
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of the tribal community college.

The Fort Peck Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. FPCC provides equal access to all individuals who meet the qualifications to enroll in college classes: must have a high school diploma or equivalency or be a dual credit or early start student.