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Instructor/Instructor Sr., Welding and Fabrication

🏛️ Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT 📍 USA 🗓️ Posted Nov 03, 2025 ⏳ Due Oct 29, 2026
Welding

Description

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,000 – $70,000 per year
Posted: 10/29/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Welding

Job Title:

Instructor / Instructor Sr., Welding and Fabrication

Department: Trades Institute
Employee Type: Trades and Industrial Arts 3/4 — Full-Time (10 or 12 months per year; Benefits Eligible)

Salary Range:

  • Instructor: $54,000 – $65,000 (12 months)

  • Instructor Sr.: $60,000 – $70,000 (12 months)
    FLSA Status: Exempt

💼 Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K!)

Enjoy generous employer contributions towards Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays annually.
Also included:

  • Montana Teachers' Retirement System participation

  • 403(b) match up to 7%

  • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility

  • Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

Provide instruction to students in the Welding and Fabrication programs.
📅 Position Start Date: January 2026

Essential Duties:

  • Deliver career-oriented instruction to enhance student welding and fabrication skills.

  • Provide outreach to high school instructors and students.

  • Use effective lesson planning and teaching strategies for high-quality instruction.

  • Maintain instructional records as required.

  • Collaborate on curriculum development, including the use of multimedia for online and blended learning.

  • Participate in student/program assessments, meetings, and college initiatives.

  • Stay current with industry practices and trends.

  • Attend professional development workshops and trainings.

  • Support a collaborative, innovative learning environment for faculty and students.

  • Maintain professional ethics and student confidentiality.

  • Serve on college committees and engage in community-related activities.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Trades and Industrial Arts.

Minimum Qualifications (Per Montana Board of Regents Policy 730):

  • Three (3) years of experience in the welding or fabrication occupation, OR

  • An equivalent combination of postsecondary education and industry experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in a career/technical discipline

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Professional certifications in Welding, Fabrication, or Inspection

  • Teaching experience in higher education or secondary settings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to teach effectively using multiple instructional methods

  • Understanding of college policies and procedures

  • Willingness to represent FVCC positively within the community

  • Strong communication, technology, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds

  • Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings/weekends as needed)

  • Confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability

  • Capability to lift or move objects (20–50 lbs occasionally) per Medium Duty standards

Application Procedure:

To apply, submit an online application at
👉 https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc

Required Documents:

  1. Letter of Application – Addressing qualifications, experience, and KSA alignment.

  2. Comprehensive Resume/CV

  3. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Certifications (combine into one file)

  4. Three Professional References (with full contact details)

📌 Note: FVCC does not accept paper applications. Official transcripts must be submitted if hired.

Employment Verification & Background Check:

All offers of employment are subject to verification, reference checks, and a post-offer criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FVCC prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, national origin, or ancestry, as defined by law.

These protections cover all employment practices including hiring, promotions, training, and compensation.

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