Agricultural and Technology Education Non-Tenure Track Faculty

About the Department

The Department of Agricultural & Technology Education is housed within the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES). The department is dedicated to serving students and stakeholders through a dynamic program focused on rural leadership, technological advancement, and proven scientific and educational practices. Grounded in basic and applied research, the department aims to improve professional and technical skills through formal and non-formal education in agriculture and industrial technology.

The department offers two degree programs with two major options each: Agricultural Education (Broadfield Teaching or Communications, Leadership, and Extension) and Applied Technology Management (Broadfield Teaching or Industry Option), along with a teaching minor in Technology Education. Additionally, the department provides both on-campus and online Master's degree options.

About the College

As the foundation of the land-grant mission at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture and MAES provide instruction in traditional and innovative degree programs while conducting research on challenges facing Montana's agricultural community. This integration creates opportunities for students and faculty to excel through hands-on learning, serve through campus and community engagement, and connect Montanans with the global community through research discoveries and outreach.

About the Role

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to serve as Non-Tenure Track Instructors in Agricultural and Technology Education. This role is designed to provide instruction and related functions based on departmental needs and available funding. Appointments are part-time and vary in duration, ranging from a couple of weeks to a full semester or academic year, depending on specific requirements.

Instructors are expected to teach on-campus or online courses, advise and evaluate students, and participate in departmental faculty meetings and functions. The successful candidate will work professionally with all individuals, possess effective communication skills, and contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of the university. The role requires the ability to relate to students, develop classroom rapport, and utilize engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

Hiring Process and Application

Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be maintained in a hiring pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration. The department or program search committees will review and evaluate submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool.

Important Note: This position is not eligible for new sponsorship. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity and Union Information

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer and 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 compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Regarding union affiliation, any position that is 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues as a condition of employment. Positions less than 0.5 FTE are not represented by the union and are not required to pay dues. Exceptions apply to those who have successfully completed a PEI exam or faculty working in Extension.