Education Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Education Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Information

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26047

Working Title:

Education Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

• Teacher Education – Generalist (Curriculum Design, Assessment)
• Teacher Education – Science Methods
• Teacher Education – English Language Arts
• Mathematics Education
• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
• Adult Education
• Higher Education
• Library Media Certificate

Faculty Tenure Track:
No

Position Number: 4A6122

Department:
Education

Division:
College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type:
Contract Term Other

Semester:
Fall or Spring

Union Affiliation:
Varies

FTE:
Varies

Benefits Eligible:
Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources – )

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 semester-to-semester basis, depending on the specific need of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and Responsibilities

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.

Responsibilities may include:

• Teaching on-campus or online courses
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum master’s degree but terminal degree preferred in appropriate field with an academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Academic/professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Work professionally and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Position 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 AFMSU
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  • 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,…