Physics Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Physics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

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 - 26103

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie McLaren, Business Operations Manager, at  or stephanie.mclaren

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- Physics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief

Position Overview
- The Department of Physics seeks a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor to teach various introductory and upper division physics and astronomy courses.

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4A6152

Department
- Physics

Division
- College of Letters & Science

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

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.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Duties and responsibilities include:
Teaching on-campus or online courses. Advising, evaluating and assisting students. Curriculum and/or course development. 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
- Master's Degree in a Physics field or a related field. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will
- Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students. The ability to mentor and inspire students from all backgrounds. Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

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…