College of Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Montana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Montana seeks a Non-Tenure Track Faculty member for the College of Engineering. The successful candidate will teach design courses, mentor students, and develop curriculum collaboratively. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in Engineering or Computer Science. This role emphasizes mentoring undergraduate students and contributing positively to students' academic success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering and/or Computer Science is required.
• Successful candidates will have a broad understanding of the design process.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise, evaluate, and assist students.
• Develop curriculum with instructional teams as needed.
• Contribute to the academic success of students.

Skills

Relevant degree in Engineering and/or Computer Science

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to mentor and inspire students

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

College of Engineering Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This 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.

Position Information

Announcement Number: FAC‑VA‑26086

Working Title: College of Engineering Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

The College of Engineering’s Multidisciplinary Engineering Design course is taught by faculty who bring real‑world experience into the classroom. These faculty members are expected to instruct and mentor student project teams through their first open‑ended, multidisciplinary design experience. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and service to the University, State, and profession.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise, evaluate, and assist students.
• Work with EGEN 310 instructional lead and instructional team to develop curriculum as needed.
• Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant degree and experience in Engineering and/or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant professional experience and insight into the theoretical frameworks of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.
• Currency in area of teaching responsibility.
• Previous teaching experience.

Successful Candidate Will

• Have a broad understanding of the design process.
• Have the ability to mentor and inspire students from all backgrounds.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry.
• Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.

Union Information

• Position may be a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.
• 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; this is a condition of employment.
• Any position less than 0.5 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues.
• If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status could be impacted.
• Exceptions: faculty who have successfully completed a PEI exam or are working in Extension are exempt from the Union.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

None specified.

Supplemental Questions

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