Tenure Track History Instructor

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Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, to be assured of early consideration, the following materials must be received(fax not accepted) by February 7, 2010.

In order to be considered for this position, the following documents are required.  (No fax please.)

Please send your application materials to:

Human Resources
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT  59901

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Summary

The History Instructor at Flathead Valley Community College is a full time, tenure track position within the Division of the Social Sciences.  Primary responsibilities include teaching principles level courses, generally 100 to 200 level in nature, to a diverse student population.  Good communication and teaching skills are essential, as well as the ability to serve on committees for the Division and the College.  As part of the teaching function, the successful candidate is responsible for student advising and mentoring as well.

Candidates should possess the ability to teach using a variety of instructional modalities, including the use of educational technology and online instruction.

Candidates are expected to perform other duties expected of a full-time faculty member as specified in the FVCC contract, such as serving on appropriate departmental and college committees, participating in recruitment and retention activities, and contributing to the department’s curriculum development efforts.  It is expected the candidate exhibit professional demeanor, good communication skills, interpersonal skills and demonstrated teaching skills, and have the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaches History courses
  • Advises and mentors students in curriculum and career choices
  • Participates in assessment efforts, and documents such efforts
  • Revises and develops curriculum as needed for transfer
  • Fulfills all academic responsibilities as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Maintains instructional records to meet college and state requirements


Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
  • Master’s degree or higher in History.
  • At least one year of demonstrated teaching experience in higher education (does not include TA).
  • Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through formal training and/or past work experiences.
  • The ability to facilitate distance education courses such as ITV, hybrid, and/or full online

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in History
  • Additional graduate level preparation in Political Science
  • Teaching experience at a Community College
  • Experience teaching Montana History

Compensation:

Nine months salary ranging from $29,518 - $66,185 based on education and experience.  Extra service and summer compensation possibilities are in addition to 9-month contract.  (Comprehensive benefits package).  Official transcripts will be required.