Faculty Member Diesel Technology​/Agricultural Mechanics Technology; Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track

Position: Faculty Member for Diesel Technology/Agricultural Mechanics Technology (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track)
Location: Two Dot

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Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Working Title Faculty Member for Diesel Technology/Agricultural Mechanics Technology (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 Diesel Technology/Agricultural Mechanics Technology 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 Yes Faculty Rank Dependent on applicant qualifications. Assistant Professor OR Lecturer I Position Number 7A0039 Department Diesel Technology Division College of Technical Sciences Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Federation of Teachers FTE 1 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

MSU-Northern is seeking a faculty member to become an active contributor to its world-class Diesel Technology Program. 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 be in Diesel Technology and/or Agricultural Mechanics Technology and may include, but are not limited to, fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, powertrains, chassis, air conditioning, and agricultural equipment.

Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Duties and Responsibilities

MSU-Northern is seeking a faculty member to become an active contributor to its world-class Diesel Technology Program. 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 be in Diesel Technology and/or Agricultural Mechanics Technology and may include, but are not limited to, fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, powertrains, chassis, air conditioning, and agricultural equipment.

Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board. 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.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Assistant Professor or Lecturer 1:

1. Education and experience commensurate with rank.

2. Industry experience in the Diesel Technology and/or Agricultural Mechanics fields with increasing responsibility and expertise demonstrated.

3. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications.

4. Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills

Note:

For tenure track, a master's degree will be required for tenure. A bachelor's…