Position Details Position Information Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26066
For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Grocke at PhD 406-994- 4711
michelle.grockemontana.edu
.Classification: Title Instructor Working Title: HDCH Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Applicant Pool Brief Position Overview The Department of Human Development and Community Health seeks course instructors in the following areas: • Community Health • Family and Consumer Sciences • Human Development and Family Science • Early Childhood Education (Preschool - Age 3) • Variable content courses
Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Position Number: 4A6121
Department Human Development &Community Health Division College of Education Health & Human Development
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Pooled Contract Term Other Semester: Fall or Spring From date: If other specify End date: If other specify
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-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Instructors are needed to teach classes depending upon need and available funding.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis unless otherwise indicated and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified 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 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 individuals of all backgrounds, 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.
Duties and Responsibilities We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed. Responsibilities may include:
• Teaching on-campus or online courses • Advising, evaluating, and assisting students, and/or • Curriculum and/or course development
Required Qualifications • Experience • Education • Knowledge & Skills Masters degree or terminal degree in appropriate field with an academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience • Education • Knowledge & Skills Academic/professional experience. • Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses • Demonstrated knowledge of college student development • Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.
The Successful Candidate Will possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
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 Human Development and Community Health at Montana State University is located in the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD). The departmental mission is to enrich human well-being through teaching, research, and outreach.
The departments strategic efforts are outlined on the departmental website: www.montana.edu/wwwhhd.
Highlights for the Department of Human Development and Community Health include:
• Undergraduate programs incorporate hands-on learning in the form of internships with community partners, practicum in local classrooms, and/or research experiences with faculty that work in collaboration with local communities. • Faculty foster community partnerships like the Kinship Navigator Program with MT DPHHS and Messengers for Health in partnership with the Crow People to improve health outcomes of local communities. • The FCS Masters Program, as well as the Indigenous Rural Health PhD Program, can be completed entirely online to facilitate advanced degree attainment for working professionals.
The College The College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD) is the third-largest college at Montana State University, serving over 2000 students and employing over 50 full-time tenure-track faculty. EHHD consists of four academic units:
• Counseling Education • Food Systems • Nutrition & Kinesiology • Human Development & Community Health
The College of Education, Health and Human Development is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montanas land-grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. We train teachers for elementary and secondary classrooms. We support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We help soldiers and other professionals become teachers. We partner with leaders on Native American reservations to develop ways to lead healthy lifestyles and improve education for children and adults. We educate families on how to make healthy nutrition and physical activities choices.
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: Multiple Positions Desired Start Date: Multiple Positions 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 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.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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 Required documents: • Cover Letter • Resume OR Curriculum Vitae Optional documents: • Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.