Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24071

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　Susan Cooper

　　406-994-3722

　　[email protected]

　　Classification Title Instructor

　　Working Title Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

　　Brief Position Overview

　　Faculty Tenure Track No

　　Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

　　Position Number 4A6114

　　Department Animal & Range Sciences

　　Division College of Agriculture/MAES

　　Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

　　Contract Term Other

　　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

　　Position Details

　　General Statement

　　Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenured level instruction and/or related functions. Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two (2) years. After two (2) years, candidates need 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

　　We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

　　Teaching on-campus or online courses.

　　Advising, evaluating and assisting students.

　　Participating in weekly faculty meetings.

　　Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Bachelor’s Degree in the field relevant to instruction.

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Advanced degree

　　Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying

　　Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses

　　Demonstrated knowledge of college student development

　　Promote the advancement of diversity. OR Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　Have the ability to relate to students and to develop classroom rapport with students

　　Have the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

　　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

　　Take initiative and work well independently

　　Possess the ability to learn material quickly

　　Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments

　　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 AFMSU (http://afmsu4ntt.org/) or by emailing AFSMU ([email protected]) .

　　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 Animal and Range Sciences is one of the largest departments in the College of Agriculture with a growing student enrollment that is presently 440 students. In addition to MS and PhD programs, we offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science (options include Livestock Management and Industry, Science, and Equine Science) and Natural Resources and Rangeland Ecology (options include Rangeland Ecology and Management and Wildlife Ecology and Management), and oversee the Dan Scott Ranch Management program and the Farrier School. We are a fully integrated department serving all three of the land grant missions of teaching, research, and extension. In addition, our program incorporates livestock operations into our teaching, research, and extension program.

　　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.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions

　　Desired Start Date Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

　　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

　　Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

　　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.

　　Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

　　Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; [email protected] .

　　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-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html