Earth Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer, Science Teacher
Earth Sciences 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 positions are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
Position InformationAnnouncement Number: FAC - VA - 26118
Position Number: 4A6145
Department: Earth Sciences
Division: College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type: Contract
Term: Other (variable)
Semester: Fall or Spring (as needed)
Union Affiliation: Varies by FTE
FTE: Varies
Benefits: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources – )
Salary: Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: LOA (Leave of Absence)
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.
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.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field with an academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
- Terminal Degree in an appropriate field.
- Previous teaching experience.
- 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.
Special Requirements / Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAY BE 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 .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.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or re‑assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical DemandsTo 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.
EEO StatementMontana 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.
FLSA StatusExempt
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
No optional documents are required.
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