Montana State University
Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
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.Position Information
Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24071Working Title: Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Faculty Tenure Track: NoPosition Number: 4A6114Department: Animal & Range SciencesDivision: College of Agriculture/MAESAppointment Type: Contract TermContract Term: OtherSemester: Fall or SpringUnion AffiliationFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualificationsContract Type: LOARecruitment Type: OpenDuties 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
1. Bachelor’s Degree in the field relevant to instruction.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Advanced degree2. Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying3. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses4. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development5. 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 studentsHave the ability to work effectively with diverse student populationsHave effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staffPossess excellent written and oral communication skillsBe skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning processTake initiative and work well independentlyPossess the ability to learn material quicklyPossess the ability to adapt to changing environmentsPosition Special Requirements/Additional InformationNon-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 or by emailing AFSMU.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 UnionThis job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job.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 DepartmentThe 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.Number of Vacancies
Multiple PositionsDesired 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.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; recruitment@montana.edu.
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.htmlRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at.Any data not saved will be lost.Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
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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.Position Information
Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24071Working Title: Animal and Range Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Faculty Tenure Track: NoPosition Number: 4A6114Department: Animal & Range SciencesDivision: College of Agriculture/MAESAppointment Type: Contract TermContract Term: OtherSemester: Fall or SpringUnion AffiliationFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualificationsContract Type: LOARecruitment Type: OpenDuties 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
1. Bachelor’s Degree in the field relevant to instruction.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Advanced degree2. Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying3. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses4. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development5. 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 studentsHave the ability to work effectively with diverse student populationsHave effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staffPossess excellent written and oral communication skillsBe skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning processTake initiative and work well independentlyPossess the ability to learn material quicklyPossess the ability to adapt to changing environmentsPosition Special Requirements/Additional InformationNon-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 or by emailing AFSMU.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 UnionThis job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job.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 DepartmentThe 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.Number of Vacancies
Multiple PositionsDesired 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.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; recruitment@montana.edu.
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.htmlRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at.Any data not saved will be lost.Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
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