Entry Level Engineering Jobs in Belgrade, MT (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 26041
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Sarah Maki
(406) 994-6234
sarah.maki1@montana.edu
Classification Title
Instructor
Working Title
Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
Gallatin College seeks non-tenure track faculty for the Photonics & Laser Technology program.
Faculty Tenure Track
No
Faculty Rank
Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
4A6789
Department
Gallatin College
Division
Gallatin College
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term
Semester
Semester
Fall & Spring
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation
Contact HR for Determination
FTE
Dependent on work load units.
Benefits Eligible
Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary
$1,300 per credit
Contract Type
LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
Gallatin College seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions.
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
Gallatin College seeks course instructors to teach in Bozeman in one or more of the following specialty areas:

• Electronics
• Optics/Lasers/Photonics

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Academic degree in Physics, Engineering or related fields
2. Demonstrated experience working with and engaging various students and colleagues within and outside the department

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Master's degree in Physics or Engineering
2. Prior teaching experience
3. Understanding of the two-year college mission
4. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment

The Successful Candidate Will

• Work professionally and effectively with individuals and groups
• Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Gallatin College Montana State University

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.

• Faculty - Gallatin College - Any position more than .5 FTE MAY BE eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of the Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association (MTYCFA), Montana State University, the Montana University System or the AFMSU Non-Tenure Track Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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
Normal classroom environment.
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
Students completing the AAS in Photonics and Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. This Associate of Applied Science in Photonics and Laser Technology (AAS PLT) will prepare students for entry level employment as a photonics or photonics-related technician.
The Department
To enhance educational opportunity, Gallatin College offers developmental coursework, transfer degrees and workforce certificates.
High quality instruction, small class sizes, and out-of-class academic support are hallmarks of Gallatin College MSU.
The College
Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana's two-year college, offering associate degrees and one- and two- year professional certificates. Gallatin College complements the four-year programs at Montana State University and ensures access to workforce development that promotes a vibrant local economy.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
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 will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
Appointments may be 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 or program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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.