Animal And Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) 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.
Position Details
Position Information:- Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 26079 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Lorinda Fields lorinda.fields@montana.eduClassification Title - Instructor
- Working Title - Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
- Brief Position Overview
- Faculty Tenure Track - NoFaculty Rank - Non-Tenure Track
- Position Number - 4A6114Department - Animal & Range Sciences
Division: College of Agriculture/MAESAppointment Type - Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term - Other Semester - Fall or SpringUnion Affiliation - Contact HR for DeterminationFTE - Varies
Benefits: Eligible - Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: LOARecruitment Type - Open
General Statement - Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenured level instruction and/or related functions. Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two (2) years. After two (2) years, candidates need 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 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. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with all individuals, 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. Montana State University values unique perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching on-campus or online courses. Advising, evaluating and assisting students. Participating in weekly faculty meetings. Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.
Required Qualifications:
Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills - 1. Bachelor's Degree in the field relevant to instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills -Advanced degree.
Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying.
Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
The Successful Candidate Will - Have the ability to relate to students and to develop classroom rapport with students. Have the ability to work effectively with all student populations. Have the ability to work effectively with all student populations. Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process. Take initiative and work well independently. Possess the ability to learn material quickly. Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information - The position for which you have applied MAYBE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Non-Tenure Track Faculty– Any position that is .5FTE 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.5FTE 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 a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands:
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.
The Program:
The Department - The Department of Animal and Range Sciences is one of the largest departments in the College of Agriculture with a growing student enrollment that is presently ~440 students. In addition to MS and PhD programs, we offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science (options include Livestock Management and Industry, Science, and Equine Science) and Natural Resources and Rangeland Ecology (options include Rangeland Ecology and Management and Wildlife Ecology and Management), and oversee the Dan Scott Ranch Management program and the Farrier School. We are a fully integrated department serving all three of the land grant missions of teaching, research, and extension. In addition, our program incorporates livestock operations into our teaching, research, and extension program. The College - As the foundational component of Montana's land grant university at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture (COA) and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) provide instruction in dynamic degree programs and conduct research relevant to the challenges in Montana's agricultural and natural resource communities. We create opportunities for students, staff and faculty to excel through hands-on learning, to serve through campus and community engagement, to explore unique solutions to distinct and interesting questions and to connect Montanans with the global community through research discoveries and outreach. The COA offers eleven baccalaureate, nine masters, and four doctoral degree programs from five departments and one division. MAES conducts research through the Department of Research Centers (Corvallis, Conrad, Creston, Havre, Huntley, Moccasin, Sidney), in collaboration with other academic departments, near Bozeman, and throughout Montana.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies - Multiple Positions:- Desired Start Date - Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
- Position End Date (if temporary)
- Open DateClose Date
- Applications will be: Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.
- Special Instructions - 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.
EEO Statement:
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. FLSA DetailsFLSA DeterminationFLSA Status - Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents ResumeCurriculum VitaeResume OR Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents
