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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 26046
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Rebecca Koltz
406-994-3244
rebecca.koltz@montana.edu
Classification Title
Instructor
Working Title
Counseling Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
The Department of Counseling seeks course instructors based on need and availability in the following areas:

• Practicum
• Internship
• Variable content courses

Faculty Tenure Track
No
Faculty Rank
Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
4A6125
Department
Counseling
Division
College of Education, Health & Human Development
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, and qualifications
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 variable and 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.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University and the Department of Counseling.
Duties and Responsibilities
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.
Responsibilities may include:

• Teaching on-campus or online courses
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or
• Curriculum and/or course development

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Master's degree or terminal degree in appropriate field with an academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Academic/professional experience.
2. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses
3. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Contribute positively to the academic success of the 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 Department of Counseling at Montana State University is located in the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD). The departmental mission is to prepare interpersonally skilled and culturally attuned professional counselors who facilitate the psychological growth and wellbeing of those they serve.
Highlights for the Department of Counseling include:

• A robust training program for rural counseling through the RMHP3 and RMHP4 programs. We train graduate students in our accredited program to counsel adults, children, and families in rural schools and communities. https://www.montana.edu/crre/ruralmentalhealthpathways/index.html
• Faculty foster community partnerships like the Building Good Neighbors program through the Gallatin County Detention Center and Living Well in Later Years in partnership with local assisted living centers.
• The Human Development Clinic is a fully functional low-cost sliding scale community counseling clinic serving the Gallatin Valley. https://www.montana.edu/hhd/humandevelopmentclinic.html

The College
The College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD), the third largest college at Montana State University, serves over 2000 students and employs over 50 full time tenure track faculty. EHHD consists of four academic units: Counseling; Education; Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology; and Human Development & Community Health
The College of Education, Health and Human Development is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montana's land grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond.

• We train teachers for elementary and secondary classrooms.
• We support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
• We help soldiers and other professionals become teachers.
• We partner with leaders on Native American reservations to develop ways to lead healthy lifestyles and improve education for children and adults.
• We educate families on how to make healthy nutrition and physical activities choices.

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
Positions as the department needs
Desired Start Date
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the available 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 are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
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.