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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 26134
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Wendy Stock
wstock@montana.edu
406-994-7984
Classification Title
Instructor
Working Title
Agricultural Economics & Economics Non-Tenure Track Visiting Instructor (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
The department seeks candidates for a Visiting Instructor position during the Academic Year 2026-27 to teach a 3-3 (0.6 FTE) load that includes courses in intermediate microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomics.
Faculty Tenure Track
No
Faculty Rank
Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
4A6111
Department
Agricultural Economics & Economics
Division
College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term
Academic Year
Semester
Fall & Spring
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation
Contact HR for Determination
FTE
0.6
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type
LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
The department has 19 faculty, half working in agricultural. Undergraduate degrees are offered in Agricultural Business, Economics, and Financial Engineering, with undergraduate majors numbering about 300 and 100 minors. The Department offers a very rigorous, highly respected Master's in Applied Economics, graduating an average of 8 students per year. MSU is a land-grant university with total enrollment of over 17,000 students, including 2,000 graduate students. It is recognized as a highly-intensive research university.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with all 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.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching on-campus 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. Master's or ABD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
2. Current expertise and substantial knowledge in the specific field or discipline.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Experience teaching economics.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have an appreciation of a wide range of constituencies and add intellectual uniqueness 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 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 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 Agricultural Economics and Economics (DAEE) is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science. The Department has 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. Faculty are highly productive scholars with a focus on quality publications in leading refereed journals. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Business, Economics, and Financial Engineering (joint with the College of Engineering), with undergraduate majors numbering about 360, and a rigorous, highly respected Master's degree in Applied Economics, graduating an average of six students per year.
The College
As the foundation of the land grant mission at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station provide instruction in traditional and innovative degree programs and conduct research on old and new challenges for Montana's agricultural community. This integration creates opportunities for students 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.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Pooled position
Desired Start Date
Fall 2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.To be considered, please submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Paper
4. Teaching Evaluations (if available)

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.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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.