Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

The Department of Earth Sciences at Montana State University seeks Non-Tenure Track Faculty to teach various Earth Sciences courses to undergraduate and graduate students.

Position Information

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 26118

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Position Number - 4A6145

Department
- Earth Sciences

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

Teach a variety of Geography and Geology courses as needed by the department. Courses include GIS, igneous petrology, histology, special topics, and other Earth Sciences curriculum courses. Be available for office hours for students in courses taught on a weekly basis throughout the semester.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's Degree in a relevant field with academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above. Demonstrated experience in collaborating successfully with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Terminal Degree in appropriate field. Previous teaching experience.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population. Exercise good judgment and self-motivation. Maintain confidentiality of records and information. Possess strong interest in student success. Be committed to quality teaching. Have effective interpersonal skills.

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 successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are…