Counseling Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Montana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Montana is seeking qualified individuals for the Counseling Non-Tenure Track Faculty position. The role involves teaching on-campus or online courses and advising students. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree in a relevant field and effective communication skills. This is a part-time, variable appointment based on departmental needs with salary contingent on the number of courses taught. The position allows for significant interaction with a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree in appropriate field with academic background in teaching specialty areas.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus or online courses.
• Advise and evaluate students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching

Advising and evaluating

Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree in appropriate field

Job description

Counseling Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26046

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Working Title Counseling Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type

Contract Term

Contract Term Other

Semester

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

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

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• 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

• Academic/professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development

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

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.

Union affiliation

• 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.

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 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

• 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

College of Education, Health and Human Development

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.

• 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.

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.

Close Date

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.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume OR Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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