Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology 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.

Responsibilities may include:
1) Teaching on-campus or online courses,
2) Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or
3) Curriculum and/or course development.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with a wide range of 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. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching on-campus or online courses.
Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
Participating in weekly faculty meetings.
Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
B.S., M.S., and/or Ph.D. Degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying.
Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

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 a wide-range of students.
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.
Possess the ability to 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 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 Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology is administered by the College of Agriculture and has about 30 faculty members. Faculty members are highly productive scholars with substantial research records in leading refereed journals, extramural grant funding, and high quality teaching and outreach programs. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Plant Science or Environmental Horticulture. Plant Science students can select degree options in Crop Science, Plant Biology, or Plant Biotechnology.

Environmental Horticulture students can select from options in Environmental Horticultural Science or Landscape Design. Graduate students can choose advanced work for a Master of Science degree in either Plant Sciences or Plant Pathology, or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant Sciences with options in either Plant…