Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26118

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Working Title Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

The Department of Earth Sciences at Montana State University seeks Non-Tenure Track Faculty to teach various Earth Sciences courses to undergraduate and graduate students.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A6145

Department

Department Earth Sciences

Division

Division College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type

Contract Term

Contract Term Other

Semester

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - )

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

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.

• Teach a variety of Geography and Geology courses as needed by the department. Courses include GIS , igneous petrology, histology, special topics, and other Earth Sciences curriculum courses.
• Be available for office hours for students in courses taught on a weekly basis throughout the semester.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field with academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating successfully with faculty, staff, and students.

• Terminal Degree in appropriate field.
• Previous teaching experience.

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
• Exercise good judgment and self‑motivation.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Possess strong interest in student success.
• Be committed to quality teaching.
• Have effective interpersonal skills.

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.

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