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

Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology 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.

Position Information

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 26080

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie Pierce rce1 or

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4A6113

Department
- Plant Sciences

Division
- College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type
- Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term
- Other

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

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type
- Open

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. 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 MAYBE 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.
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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…