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Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track)

Montana State University Northern

Havre, MT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture and laboratory courses in automotive and diesel technology topics.

  • Develop curriculum, maintain labs and classrooms, and participate in program growth and assessment.

  • Provide academic and career advising, serve on campus committees, and engage in campus activities.

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title
Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track)
Brief Position Overview
The College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University-Northern (MSUN), invites applications for a 10 month (academic-year), faculty position in Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) to begin August 1, 2026. This position may be filled as a tenure track Assistant Professor or a non-tenure track Lecturer I.Effective teaching is the primary mission of MSU-Northern.
The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid sick leave, one floating holiday, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers.
Faculty Tenure Track
Yes
Faculty Rank
Dependent on applicant qualifications. Assistant Professor OR Lecturer I
Position Number
7A0031
Department
Automotive
Division
College of Technical Sciences
Appointment Type
Faculty
Contract Term
Academic Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Exempt
Union Affiliation
Montana Federation of Public Employees
FTE
1
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Compensation
Annual
Salary
Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.
Contract Type
MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
MSU-Northern is seeking a faculty member for its world-class Automotive and Diesel Technology Programs. Applicants qualifying for either tenure track or non-tenure track are encouraged to apply. The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries. Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).
Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, engaging in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador for, and collegiate member of, the College of Technical Sciences.
Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU-Northern. For more information about this program and MSU-Northern, go to www.msun.edu
Duties and Responsibilities
The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries. Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).
Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, engaging in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador for, and collegiate member of, the College of Technical Sciences.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Assistant Professor or Lecturer 1:
  1. Education and experience commensurate with rank.
  2. Recent industry work experience with a strong background in electrical/electronics, engines, automotive/diesel systems
  3. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
  4. Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills

Note: For tenure track, a master's degree will be required for tenure. A bachelor's degree in automotive technology or related field will be required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience with, and willingness to embrace, new technologies

The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
A teaching demonstration by the candidate will be required as a part of the interview process.
Physical Demands
Physical demands associated with this position include the ability to work in an office, classroom or lab environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
The Program
The Diesel and Automotive Technology programs at MSU-Northern provide students with a balanced, detail-oriented education that not only teaches the principles and systems used in the industry, but also includes hands-on training on a wide variety of industry-standard vehicles and equipment. Through these well-rounded, in-depth programs, Northern graduates receive a technically sound education that can open doors literally all over the world. Visit this webpage for videos, academic maps and related links about the Automotive Technology
Program, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-AutoTech.aspx
The Department
Visit this webpage for videos, academic maps and related links about the Automotive Technology
Program, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-AutoTech.aspx
The College
The College of Technical Sciences offers an array of technical degree programs under a unique umbrella which makes the school one of a kind in North America.
  • Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's degrees in the Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Transportation Technology, Agriculture, and the Trades
  • Programs in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Related Training
  • Technical programs blended with liberal arts and general education all on the same campus
  • Professors and professional staff who are dedicated and understand education as well as industry needs
  • Multiple program minors, emphases, and options that respond to current industry needs
  • Technical programs matched with career enhancing education in, business, design, and education

Explore the College of Technical Sciences here, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/index.aspx
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 2600004P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
August 1, 2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
In this application, and the required cover letter and list of references, DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
  1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
  2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
  3. A list of three professional references.

In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2642
EEOC Statement
Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN 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, MSUN 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.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568

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