Automotive​/Diesel Technology

Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track)

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Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Working Title Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track)

Brief Position Overview

The College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for a 10 month (academic-year), faculty position in Automotive/Diesel Technology ( ATDI ) to begin August 1, 2026. This position may be filled as a tenure track Assistant Professor or a non-tenure track Lecturer I.Effective teaching is the primary mission of MSU
-Northern.

The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid sick leave, one floating holiday, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 7A0031

Department

Department Automotive

Division

Division College of Technical Sciences

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE

FTE 1

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation

Compensation Annual

Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

MSU
-Northern is seeking a faculty member for its world-class Automotive and Diesel Technology Programs. Applicants qualifying for either tenure track or non-tenure track are encouraged to apply. The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries.

Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).

Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, engaging in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador for, and collegiate member of, the College of Technical Sciences.

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU
-Northern. For more information about this program and MSU
-Northern, go to .

Duties and Responsibilities

The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries. Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).

Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this…