Montana State University

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24009

For questions regarding this position, please contact: 

Kelley Kane at kelleykane@montana.edu or 406-994-5097

Classification Title 

Working Title NTT Faculty Instructors for MCB/MMLS College of Ag (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview 

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank NTT

Position Number 

Department Microbiology & Cell Biology

Division College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date 

If other, specify End date 

Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify 

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement 

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 must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Teaching on-campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
• Curriculum and/or course development.
• Participating in weekly faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 

1. Master’s degree or a bachelor’s Degree and professional certification in a relevant or a related field.
2. Minimum of three years substantial experience in the area of teaching responsibility.
3. Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 

1. Significant, long-term direct professional experience with successful deployment and execution of business processes and substantial insight into the theoretical frameworks of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.
2. Currency in the area of teaching responsibility.
3. Previous Teaching Experience.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
5. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

The Successful Candidate Will 

• Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students.
• The ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body.
• 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.
• Have initiative and work well independently.
• The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
• Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
• Dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information 

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 College 

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Open Date 

Close Date 

Applications will be: 

Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.

Special Instructions 

For application documents please upload:

• A letter of application that describes your experience and interest (NOTE: Please indicate the specific areas of teaching interest);
• A curriculum vitae or professional resume identifying relevant experience, and
• A list of the three current academic or professional references (please list in the Professional References section of the online application).

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

FLSA Status Exempt

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