General Statement
Gallatin College seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and / or related functions.
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.
Gallatin College values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.
Gallatin College recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities Gallatin College seeks course instructors to teach in the following specialty areas :
Carpentry : Fundamentals of Const. TechnologyWoodworking and Finish CarpentryCarpentry Basics and Rough FramingSite Prep, Foundations and Concrete Installation
Blueprint Codes and Estimating
Duties and Responsibilities include :
- Understand industry standards and best practices as well as college rules and regulations.
- Communicate well with all types of learners at different levels of expertise.
- Recognize safety hazards and unsafe operation of tools or equipment and be able to instruct students in proper use.
- Maintain and inventory any applicable equipment utilized in the classroom or lab settings; Inventory consumables and prepare reorder lists for restocking.
- Maintain an organized and clean learning environment.
- Provide and / or locate emergency medical assistance when needed.
Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Three years of experience in related field
- AAS or similar degree in related field
- Have the ability to demonstrate construction trades technique(s) to students who may possess a variety of skill and talent
- Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse groups of learners within and outside of a department
Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Five or more years of experience in the field that topic of instruction relates to
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Industry standard professional certification(s)
- Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity
- Prior teaching experience
- Understanding of the two-year college mission
The Successful Candidate Will
- Work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals.
- Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Gallatin College Montana State University.
- Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
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.
Faculty Gallatin College Any position more than .5 FTE MAY BE eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of the Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association (), Montana State University, the Montana University System or the AFMSU Non Tenure Track .
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 Normal classroom environment.
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 In the Construction Trades program, students acquire the skills necessary for entry-level occupations in construction or HVAC-R.
Also, under this Division Gallatin College is offering support course for the Plumbing and Electrical apprenticeship programs already established in the area.
The Department To enhance educational opportunity, Gallatin College offers developmental coursework, transfer degrees and workforce certificates.
High quality instruction, small class sizes, and out-of-class academic support are hallmarks of Gallatin College MSU. The College Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one- and two- year professional certificates.
Gallatin College complements the four-year programs at Montana State University and ensures access to workforce development that promotes a vibrant local economy.