MSSE Instructor Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

MSSE Instructor Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Contact: John Graves, Director, , graves

Position Overview: The MSSE Instructor position is a non‑tenure track instructor position for the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree program. It covers a fall, spring, or summer graduate level science or education course. MSSE graduate students enrolled in the course are practicing K‑12 teachers of science working in public and/or private institutions and non‑traditional/informal instructional settings.

Position Details: Part‑time, 0.2 FTE, contract‑based appointments. Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Non‑tenure track (Pooled) appointment in the MSSE Department, College of Letters & Science. Contract term: semester; FTE may vary per assignment.

• Teach MSSE online and/or campus field/lab science courses in disciplines including Ecology, Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Earth Science/Geology, Land Resources and Environmental Science, Microbiology, Physics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Plant Science, as well as education courses during fall, spring, and/or summer sessions.

• Doctoral or master’s degree in science, science education, engineering, agriculture or other relevant science education fields.
• University teaching experience, and/or experience teaching K‑12, and/or experience working as an education coordinator or curriculum developer in public or private organizations.

• Familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards and guidelines for science teacher education and distance learning.
• Experience in the development, delivery and assessment of graduate courses.

• Possess the ability, skills, and knowledge to successfully engage and educate graduate students.
• Work independently and with minimal supervision, while establishing effective working relations with graduate students.
• Develop, deliver and assess innovative graduate‑level courses.
• Teach successfully in a distance delivery mode.
• Have a commitment to interdisciplinary education.

The position may be a Union position. Non‑Tenure Track Faculty – any position that is 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Positions less than 0.5 FTE are not represented by the Union and are not required to pay dues. If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted.

Exceptions: anyone who has successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union.

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.

Our MSSE Program is housed in the Department of Science Education within the College of Letters & Science. The College offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors, and over 25 graduate degrees across the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. The Department provides interdisciplinary opportunities and supports student success and discovery.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be retained in a 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 submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is retained in the non‑tenure track faculty hiring pool.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

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.

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FLSA Status:
Exempt