College of Nursing Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

College Of Nursing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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.

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 26071

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- College Of Nursing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief

Position Overview
- Non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online/web-supported strategies, and/or clinical instruction. NTT faculty are located on one of the five CON campus sites (Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula) and participate in all aspects of the faculty teaching role.

NTT faculty contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement. NTT faculty work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to develop cooperative relationships with clinical agencies, practitioners, and members of other disciplines to foster cutting-edge clinical education partnerships. NTT faculty report to a Campus Director.

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4A6106 or 4A6107

Department
- Nursing Departments

Division
- College Of Nursing

Appointment Type
- Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term
- Semester

Semester
- Fall or Spring

Union Affiliation
- Contact HR for Determination

FTE
- Varies

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

Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type - LOA

Recruitment Type
- Open

General Statement
- Montana State University seeks qualified individuals as non-tenure track (NTT) faculty to provide instruction and/or related functions. NTT faculty serve the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing primarily in the teaching mission. Positions are non-tenurable. NTT faculty teach classes depending upon need and available funding. We seek individuals who embrace excellence, innovation, and inclusion in nursing education; are committed to serving the needs of diverse and rural students;

and are dedicated to improving the health of Montanans by preparing tomorrow's nursing workforce. NTT faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, distance-delivered, and clinical instruction. Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in the NTT pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

The NTT search committee reviews and evaluates submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the NTT faculty hiring pool. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration (e.g., partial semester, full semester, 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 diverse 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.

The primary role of NTT faculty is to help fulfill the teaching mission of the College. NTT faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, distance-delivered, and/or clinical instruction. NTT faculty members of the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing are expected to engage in service or outreach in addition to teaching.

Each faculty member's relative emphasis on service or outreach is individually determined to serve the mission and responsibilities of the college and campus and to best utilize the strengths and interests of that faculty member, while recognizing the available resources of the College. Faculty members are expected to maintain a continuous program of professional development that includes attendance and participation at professional meetings and keeping current with the literature in their discipline.

The College's five-campus system requires faculty members to travel among the five campuses for faculty meetings. Full time faculty (>.50

FTE) are required to travel to Bozeman at least two times per year for college-wide, general faculty meetings. Faculty members must also travel to clinical agencies where teaching, service or outreach occurs. While functioning in the teaching role in clinical agencies, faculty members must meet all health standards set forth by that particular agency and, at a minimum, meet…