Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

• Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24100
• Position Number: 4A6135
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Instructor
• Working Title:
  
  Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
• Division:
  College of Engineering
• Appointment Type:
  Contract Term
• Contract Type: LOA
• Contract Term:
  Semester
• Semester:
  Fall or Spring
• FTE:
  Varies
• Benefits Eligible:
  Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - )
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
• Recruitment Type:
  Open
• 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.

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. Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse 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

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

• Teach on‑campus and/or online courses.
• Advise, evaluate and assist students.
• Participate in curriculum and/or course development.
• Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant degree and experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant professional experience and insight into the theoretical frameworks of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.
• Currency in area of teaching responsibility.
• Previous teaching experience.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a broad understanding in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Industrial Engineering.
• Have the ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry.
• Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.

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 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by…