Automotive/Diesel Technology

Montana State University North; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Paid sick leave

Floating holiday

Job summary

Montana State University-Northern invites applications for a 10-month faculty position in Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI). The role may be tenure track or non-tenure track and will involve teaching automotive/diesel courses, advising students, and collaborating on curriculum and program growth.

Ideal candidates will have strong industry background in electrical/electronics and engines, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Education and experience commensurate with rank.
• Industry experience in electrical/electronics, engines and automotive/diesel systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills demonstrated in team settings.
• Preference for experience with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/lab per academic year in automotive disciplines.
• Provide academic and career advising to students.
• Develop curricula, maintain labs, and support program growth.
• Collaborate with industry advisory board to ensure program quality.
• Engage in campus committees and serve as a program ambassador.

Skills

Electrical/Electronics

Engines

Automotive/Diesel Systems

Written and Oral Communication

Interpersonal Skills

New Technologies

Education

Master’s degree for tenure

Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or related field

Job description

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

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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:

• 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.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• 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 [phone]

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working 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

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 7A0031

Department

Department Automotive

Division

Division College of Technical Sciences

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE

FTE 1

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation

Compensation Annual

Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

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:

• Education and experience commensurate with rank.
• Recent industry work experience with a strong background in electrical/electronics, engines, automotive/diesel systems
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• 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

Visit this webpage for videos, academic maps and related links about the Automotive Technology

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

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:

• 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.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• 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 [phone]

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: [e-mail] Location: 208 Cowan Hall Tel: [phone]

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Optional Documents

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