Position DetailsPosition Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26091
For questions regarding this position, please contact:Molly PattenBusiness Operations Manager
(406) 994-3603
molly.patten@montana.eduClassification Title Instructor
Working Title Mathematics, Mathematics Education and Statistics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position OverviewThe MSU Mathematical Sciences Department maintains a pool of Non-Tenure-Track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in mathematics, mathematics education and statistics courses.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6147
Department Mathematical Sciences
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term Other
Semester Fall or Spring
If other, specify From dateIf other, specify End dateUnion 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, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
If other, please specifyRecruitment Type Open
Position Details
General StatementMontana 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, usually 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 ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include:- Teaching on-campus courses.
- Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or
- Curriculum and/or course development.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills - Master's Degree in mathematics, mathematics teaching, statistics or closely related field.
- Two years teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills - Two years teaching experience at the college or university level.
The Successful Candidate Will - Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
- Exercise good judgment and self-motivation.
- Possess strong interest in student success.
- Be committed to quality teaching.
Position Special Requirements/Additional InformationThe 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 DemandsTo 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 ProgramThe DepartmentThe Department of Mathematical Sciences is recognized as a leading department of Statistics, Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. Bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates in all of these areas are following successful careers in industry, government, and academia. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, we offer outstanding educational opportunities in an area of exquisitely beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Our department has a multifaceted role on campus and in Montana. We have the largest instructional component on campus, delivering about 10% of the total student credit hours. We offer a B.S. in Mathematics with options in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics teaching, and statistics; an M.S. in Mathematics with options in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; an M.S. in Data Science; an M.S. in Statistics; a Ph.D. in Mathematics with emphases in Mathematics and Mathematics Education; and a Ph.D. in Statistics with emphases in Statistics and Statistics Education.
The CollegeThe College of Letters & Science (CLS), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematical, and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.
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 DateClose DateApplications will be:Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.
Special InstructionsThis 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 are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
EEO StatementMontana 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.
