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.
Duties and Responsibilities We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
Responsibilities may include :
- Teaching on-campus
- Advising, evaluating and assisting students
- Curriculum and / or course development
Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Professional experience in area of teaching responsibility.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have effective interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
- Be able to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
- Be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students administrators, co-workers, and instructors.
- Exercise good judgment and self-motivation.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- 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.
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 Chemistry and Biochemistry provides instruction, research, and outreach in several contexts.
A large undergraduate chemistry program serves students in many disciplines and at several levels. Courses at the . and .
level prepare students to be leaders in education and industry. Productive, nationally competitive research programs are pursued by the faculty so that students can acquire the most modern knowledge and techniques.
The College The College of Letters and Science (L&S), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry.
L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued.
L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.