Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
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 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 and/or
Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or
Curriculum and/or course development

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Relevant degree and/or 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 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 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 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…