Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

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 Bozeman in one or more of the following specialty areas :

• Electronics
• Optics / Lasers / Photonics

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Academic degree in Physics, Engineering or related fields
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering
• Prior teaching experience
• Understanding of the two-year college mission
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity

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 Students completing the AAS in Photonics and Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers.

Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems.

This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment.

This Associate of Applied Science in Photonics and Laser Technology (AAS PLT) will prepare students for entry level employment as a photonics or photonics-related technician.

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.