Faculty, Social Work/Substance Abuse

Faculty, Social Work/Substance Abuse

Company: Flathead Valley Community College

Job Location: Kalispell, Montana

Category: Social Work

Type: Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs;

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

Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; however, priority is given to application materials received by 03/30/2026.

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 substance abuse counseling and pre-social work and contribute to the success of the Social Sciences division. This is a tenure track position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes in substance abuse counseling, pre-social work, and other social science courses as needed.
• Ensures curriculum meets state licensing requirements for Substance Abuse Counseling; develops and revises curriculum in content area and integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Develops and maintains professional networks and relationships including, but not limited to, 2+2 programs with transfer institutions
• 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
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment
• Reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material in using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning
• Ability to facilitate distance educations courses such as online, hybrid, and ITV.
• Demonstrated skill in creating and managing a work climate of collaboration, collegiality and teamwork
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community
• 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, project management, 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 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 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.