Faculty Member Automotive​/Diesel Technology; ATDI; Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track

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

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN 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 Yes Faculty Rank Dependent on applicant qualifications. Assistant Professor OR Lecturer I Position Number 7A0031 Department Automotive 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 Montana Federation of Public Employees 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 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.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Assistant Professor or Lecturer 1:

* Education and experience commensurate with rank.

* Recent industry work experience with a strong background in electrical/electronics, engines, automotive/diesel systems

* Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

* Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills

Note:

For tenure track, a master's degree will be required for tenure. A bachelor's degree in automotive technology or related field will be required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

* Experience with, and willingness to embrace, new technologies

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

A teaching demonstration by the candidate will be required as a part of the interview process.

Physical Demands

Physical demands associated with this position include the ability to work in an office, classroom or lab environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Program

The Diesel and Automotive Technology programs at…