Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26079
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lorinda Fieldslorinda.fieldsmontana.edu406-994-3722
Classification Title Instructor Working Title Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Applicant Pool Brief Position Overview
Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Position Number 4A6114
Department Animal & Range Sciences Division College of Agriculture MAES
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Pooled Contract Term Other Semester Fall or Spring If other specify From date If other specify End date
Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination FTE Varies Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other please specify Recruitment Type Open
Position Details General Statement
Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenured level instruction and/or related functions. Applications are accepted on a continual basis unless otherwise indicated and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates need to re-submit materials for continued consideration.
The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool.
Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple of weeks a semester or an academic year depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with all individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Montana State University values unique perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Teaching on-campus or online courses. • Advising, evaluating, and assisting students. • Participating in weekly faculty meetings. • Meeting regularly with collaborating with and evaluating peer leader if one is assigned to your section.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in the field relevant to instruction. • Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree. • Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying. • Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses. • Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
The Successful Candidate
• Will have the ability to relate to students and to develop classroom rapport with students. • Will have the ability to work effectively with all student populations. • Will possess effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff. • Will possess excellent written and oral communication skills. • Will be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process. • Will take initiative and work well independently. • Will possess the ability to learn material quickly. • Will possess the ability to adapt to changing environments.
Position Special Requirements
Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Any position that is .5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU.
Any position less than .5 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues. If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted.
Exceptions
Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State Universitys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The Department of Animal and Range Sciences is one of the largest departments in the College of Agriculture with a growing student enrollment that is presently ~440 students. In addition to MS and PhD programs, we offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science. Options include Livestock Management and Industry Science, and Equine Science. Natural Resources and Rangeland Ecology options include Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Ecology and Management. We are a fully integrated department serving all three of the land grant missions of teaching, research, and extension. In addition, our program incorporates livestock operations into our teaching, research, and extension program.
The College
As the foundational component of Montanas land grant university, the College of Agriculture (COA) and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) provide instruction in dynamic degree programs and conduct research relevant to the challenges in Montanas agricultural and natural resource communities. We create opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to excel through hands-on learning, to serve through campus and community engagement, to explore unique solutions to distinct and interesting questions, and to connect Montanans with the global community through research discoveries and outreach.
The COA offers eleven baccalaureate, nine masters, and four doctoral degree programs from five departments and one division. MAES conducts research through the Department of Research Centers, Corvallis, Conrad, Creston, Havre, Huntley, Moccasin, Sidney, in collaboration with other academic departments near Bozeman and throughout Montana.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions Desired Start Date Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
Position End Date if temporary Open Date Close Date Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.
Special Instructions This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veterans preference, please complete the veterans preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt
Applicant Documents
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