Chemistry and Biochemistry Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Chemistry and Biochemistry Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a non‑tenure track Instructor to teach in the areas of general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

• Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26092
• Position Number: 4A6142
• Faculty Tenure Track:
  No
• Faculty Rank: N/A
• Department:
  Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Division:
  College of Letters & Science
• Appointment Type:
  Contract (LOA)
• Semester:
  Fall or Spring
• Union Affiliation:
  Varies (see Position Special Requirements)
• FTE:
  Varies
• Benefits Eligible:
  Depends on FTE (contact Human Resources)
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
• Contract Type: LOA (other details upon appointment)
• Recruitment Type:
  Open
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

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. 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.

• Teaching on‑campus
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field.

• Professional experience in area of teaching responsibility.

• Have effective interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Be able to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
• Be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, administrators, co‑workers, and instructors.
• Exercise good judgment and self‑motivation.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

• Non‑Tenure Track Faculty – Any position that is 0.5 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 AFMSU
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  • Any position less than 0.5 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.

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 representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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