Criminal Justice, Faculty, Tenure Track

Job Title

Criminal Justice, Faculty, Tenure Track

Department

Social Sciences

Pay Range

Starting at $53,500

Salary is based on education and experience, full-time, benefit-eligible

Please refer to the FVCC Faculty CBA to review the pay formula for salary determination

Generous Benefits include: ( Note, the average value of FVCC's benefits is $25,000 in addition to salary! )

• Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD & Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution toward the cost of these benefits
• Sick and Personal Leaves
• Retirement: Montana Teachers Retirement System, and 403(b): Employer match up to 7%
• Tuition Waiver: Employee and two legal dependents
• Public Loan Forgiveness
  
  

Flsa

Exempt

Closing Date

Open until filled; however, priority is given to application materials received by April 08, 2025

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 2025.

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.
• Assists with the development and revision of curriculum and integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process and fulfills all academic responsibilities.
• 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.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements and participates in assessment activities.
• Advises students according to established guidelines.
• 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.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Fosters positive student and community relations.
• 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.
• 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 to the community in college-related activities.
• 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 in the teaching field, OR
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in Criminal Justice.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or Ph.D. 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 work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
• 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 ( NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button .) :

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail 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 held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior 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.

EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP: FVCC is not able to sponsor individuals seeking employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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/board-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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

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.