Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26113 For questions regarding this position please contact Dorie Seymour406-994-5718dorie.seymourmontana.edu Classification Title Instructor Working Title Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty Applicant Pool Brief Position Overview Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Position Number 4A1260 Department Land Resources & Environ Sci Division College of AgricultureMAES 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 AFMSU 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 andor 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 departmentprogram. Salary is dependent on 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 Responsibilities may include Teaching on-campus or online courses andor Advising evaluating and assisting students andor Curriculum andor course development Required Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills 1. Relevant degree andor experience. Preferred Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills 1. Significant professional experience and substantial knowledge of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.2. Current expertise in area of teaching responsibility.3. Previous teaching experience.4. Demonstrated commitment to student faculty and staff diversity. The Successful Candidate Will Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills Have the ability to work independently Possess exceptional organizational skills. Have a strong interest in student success. Have a commitment to quality teaching. Have an interest in working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Have a commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and diversity. Position Special RequirementsAdditional 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 andor ability required. The Program The Department The Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences LRES is in the College of Agriculture and is a featured department in the statewide Montana Institute on Ecosystems. Our work spans land resources and environmental science and management and includes cutting-edge innovative teaching fundamental and applied research and highly effective outreach and service to a broad range of public and private entities. Our faculty offer broad expertise related to soils microorganisms insects plants climate and water to achieve an integrated multi-scale and multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and managing ecosystems. We address issues related to natural and managed landscapes such as crop-land rangeland forests reclaimed land polar and geothermal environments and protected natural areas with fundamental and applied investigations in agriculture environmental science land management and natural resources. We advance scientific understanding across spatial and temporal scales and apply this understanding for effective land management informed adoption of sustainability practices and broad education of students in preparation for careers in the agricultural and environmental sciences. LRES consists of 35 research and teaching faculty about 200 undergraduate students 25 thesis M.S. 60 online MS and 25 Ph.D. graduate students and 40 technical and postdoctoral scientists and has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and across the institution and State. The Department is supported through the College of Agriculture the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and the Extension Service which work together to generate and disseminate superior knowledge and technological solutions to increase the competitiveness of Montana agricultural and natural resource enterprises. The College As the foundational component of Montanas land grant university at Montana State 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 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 Required Documents Resume Curriculum Vitae Resume OR Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk .