Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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 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 diverse 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 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.

Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities may include :

• Teaching on-campus or online courses and / or
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students and / or
• Curriculum and / or course development

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Relevant degree and / or experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1.

Significant, professional experience and substantial knowledge of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.

2. Current expertise in area of teaching responsibility.

3. Previous teaching experience.

4. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity. The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the ability to work independently
• Possess exceptional organizational skills.
• Have a strong interest in student success.
• Have a commitment to quality teaching.
• Have an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and diversity.

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 or by .

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, 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 Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES) is in the College of Agriculture and is a featured department in the statewide Montana Institute on Ecosystems.

Our work spans land resources and environmental science and management, and includes cutting-edge, innovative teaching, fundamental and applied research, and highly effective outreach and service to a broad range of public and private entities.

Our faculty offer broad expertise related to soils, microorganisms, insects, plants, climate and water to achieve an integrated multi-scale and multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and managing ecosystems.

We address issues related to natural and managed landscapes such as crop-land, rangeland, forests, reclaimed land, polar and geothermal environments, and protected natural areas, with fundamental and applied investigations in agriculture, environmental science, land management, and natural resources.

We advance scientific understanding across spatial and temporal scales, and apply this understanding for effective land management, informed adoption of sustainability practices, and broad education of students in preparation for careers in the agricultural and environmental sciences.

LRES consists of 35 research and teaching faculty, about 200 undergraduate students, 25 thesis ., 60 online MS, and 25 .

graduate students, and 40 technical and postdoctoral scientists, and has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and across the institution and State.

The Department is supported through the College of Agriculture, the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Extension Service, which work together to generate and disseminate superior knowledge and technological solutions to increase the competitiveness of Montana agricultural and natural resource enterprises.

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.