Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24092

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　Katie Sutich

　　(406) 994-3603

　　[email protected].

　　Classification Title Instructor

　　Working Title Mathematics, Mathematics Education and Statistics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

　　Brief Position Overview

　　The MSU Mathematical Sciences Department maintains a pool of Non-Tenure-Track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in mathematics, mathematics education and statistics courses.

　　Faculty Tenure Track No

　　Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

　　Position Number 4A6147

　　Department Mathematical Sciences

　　Division College of Letters & Science

　　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-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 the pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

　　Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and number of credits per course.

　　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 courses.

　　Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or

　　Curriculum and/or course development.

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Master’s Degree in mathematics, mathematics teaching, statistics or closely related field.

　　Two years teaching experience

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Two years teaching experience at the college or university level.

　　Commitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　Have good written and oral communication skills.

　　Demonstrate the ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.

　　Exercise good judgment and self-motivation.

　　Possess strong interest in student success.

　　Be committed to quality teaching.

　　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 must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. 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 Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Statistics, Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas are following successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Data Science; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics with emphases in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; and a Ph.D. in Statistics with emphases in Statistics and Statistics Education.

　　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.

　　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