Geotechnical Engineering Faculty Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 26083
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Naomi Klockmann
406-994-2111
naomi.klockmann@montana.edu
Classification Title
Instructor
Working Title
Civil Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
Civil Engineering faculty members contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advise and mentor undergraduate students, participate in college activities and committee assignments, and provide service to the University, State, and profession.
The Civil Engineering Department is seeking professionals to serve as Instructors in the following areas:

• Basic Civil/Construction Engineering
• Cold Regions Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Engineering Graphics
• Environmental Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Hydrology
• Capstone Design
• Structural Engineering
• Surveying
• Transportation Engineering
• Engineering Economics
• Professional Practice

Faculty Tenure Track
No
Faculty Rank
Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
4A6132
Department
Civil Engineering
Division
College of Engineering
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, qualifications and courses taught.
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 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.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach on-campus and/or online courses.
• Advise, evaluate and assist students.
• Participate in curriculum and/or course development.
• Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Relevant degree and experience in Civil Engineering (including sub-disciplines of: cold regions, construction, graphics, environmental, mechanics, geotechnical, hydraulics, hydrology, capstone design, structural, surveying, and transportation engineering).

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Significant, long-term direct professional experience and substantial insight into the theory and practice of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.
2. Currency in area of teaching responsibility.
3. Previous teaching experience.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Have strong interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.
• Have the ability to work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of 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.

• 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 MSU Civil Engineering Department anticipates that the engineering and construction community will evolve quickly with several very fundamental precepts for success. Among these is the premise that the engineers and constructors of the future will continue to rely on fundamental engineering science and contemporary computational tools to guide their choices. We therefore choose to focus on fundamental engineering basics and the application of modern engineering tools. Our civil and environmental engineering programs will be acknowledged for their strong emphasis and rigor in engineering science, design, and applications. Our construction programs will be acknowledged for their emphasis on engineering and management skills and the application of those skills to the construction industry. The emphasis of these programs will continue to be preparation of students for professional practice in the engineering and construction industries.
The College
The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises five academic departments (Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and is home to the following research centers: Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF) and the Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility; the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC); and the Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 4,000 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Excitement in the College is building in anticipation of the opening of the new Norm Asbjornson Hall. This innovative facility will transform engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU.
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
This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.
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.