Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24068
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Tracy Elizabeth Ackeret
(406) 994-2132
tracy.ackeret@montana.edu
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title Agricultural and Technology Education Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6112
Department Agricultural Education
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-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 number of courses taught and duration.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching on-campus or online courses.
Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
Participating in Departmental faculty meetings and other Departmental functions.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
BS Degree in Agricultural Education, Technology Education, or other field relevant to the position.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
MS Degree.
Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying.
Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses using a Learning Management System.
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.
Have the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
Take initiative and work well independently.
Possess the ability to learn material quickly and 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 (http://afmsu4ntt.org/) or by emailing AFSMU (afmsu4ntt@gmail.com) .
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 University's 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 Agricultural & Technology Education is housed within the College of Agriculture and has 6 faculty/staff members. The Department is dedicated to serving the needs of all students and stakeholders through a dynamic and comprehensive program of rural leadership, technological advancement, and proven scientific and educational practices. The program is grounded in basic and applied research aimed at improving professional and technical skills through formal and non-formal education in agriculture and industrial technology. The Department offers two degree programs with two major options in each program: Agricultural Education; Broadfield Teaching or Communications, Leadership and Extension. Technology Education; Broadfield Teaching or Industrial Technology as well as a teaching minor in Technology Education. The Department offers both an on-campus and online Master's degree.
The College
As the foundation of the land grant mission at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station provide instruction in traditional and innovative degree programs and conduct research on old and new challenges for Montana's agricultural community. This integration creates opportunities for students 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.
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 position(s) 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
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) 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 Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
