Faculty, Criminal Justice

DEPARTMENT:

Academic Affairs; Social Science

PAY RANGE:

Begins at $53,500. Salary depends on education and experience. Full-time, benefit eligible.

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SUMMARY

Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana, with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.

The faculty member will teach Criminal Justice and related courses in transfer and Career and Technical programs. Anticipated start date of August 19, 2026. This is a tenure track position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Teaches and conveys knowledge of criminal justice and related courses at freshman and sophomore levels in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
• Teaches content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning.
• Utilizes emerging technology in criminal justice.
• Facilitates distance education courses such as online, and hybrid.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College and fosters positive student and community relations.
• Identifies the need for adjunct faculty and assists in the hiring of adjunct faculty.
• Develops and revises curriculum in content area and integrates subject area with other related curricula
• Fosters positive student and community relations
• Advises students according to established guidelines
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements and participates in assessment activities
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process and fulfills all academic responsibilities
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Master’s degree earned in the teaching field, OR
• Master’s degree earned in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in Criminal Justice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master or Ph.D. earned in Criminal Justice.
• A minimum of 30 semester credits teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience teaching criminal justice, which may include courses in forensics, law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
• Experience developing and facilitating labs.
• Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations.
• Experience working with instructional technology and/or distance education courses.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Experience in using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning.
• Ability to facilitate distance educations courses such as online, hybrid, and ITV.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue directions.
• Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications; including your teaching philosophy and detail of your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND
• A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned AND Professional Certifications, when applicable. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees earned and applicable certifications to FVCC HR upon hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND
• Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy 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 BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/boar d-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: 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.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.