HDCH Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: HDCH 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 individuals of all backgrounds, 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
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed. Responsibilities may include:

Teaching on-campus or online courses
Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or
Curriculum and/or course development

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master's degree or terminal degree in appropriate field with an academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Academic/professional experience.
Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development
Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

The Successful Candidate Will

Possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

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 Human Development and Community Health at Montana State University is located in the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD). The departmental mission is to enrich human well-being through teaching, research, and outreach. The department strategic efforts are outlined on the departmental website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for the Department of Human Development and Community Health include:

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