Construction Trades Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College; Pool

Construction Trades Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Gallatin College

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Appointments may be 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 or program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Gallatin College seeks non‑tenure track faculty for Construction Trades programs including HVAC‑R, General Construction, and Plumbing.

Gallatin College seeks course instructors to teach in the following specialty areas:

• Fundamentals of Construction Technology
• Woodworking and Finish Carpentry
• Carpentry Basics and Rough Framing
• Site Prep, Foundations and Concrete Installation
• Blueprint Codes and Estimating

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Understand industry standards and best practices as well as college rules and regulations.
• Communicate well with all types of learners at different levels of expertise.
• Recognize safety hazards and unsafe operation of tools or equipment and be able to instruct students in proper use.
• Maintain and inventory any applicable equipment utilized in the classroom or lab settings; inventory consumables and prepare reorder lists for restocking.
• Maintain an organized and clean learning environment.
• Provide and/or locate emergency medical assistance when needed.

• Three years of experience in related field
• AAS or similar degree in related field
• Ability to demonstrate construction trades technique(s) to students who may possess a variety of skill and talent
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging various groups of learners within and outside of a department

• Five or more years of experience in the field that topic of instruction relates to
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Industry standard professional certification(s)
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment
• Prior teaching experience
• Understanding of the two‑year college mission

• Work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Gallatin College Montana State University.

The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

• Faculty – Gallatin College – Any position more than .5 FTE MAY BE eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of the Montana Two‑Year College Faculty Association (MTYCFA), Montana State University, the Montana University System or the AFMSU Non‑Tenure Track Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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.

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

In the Construction Trades program, students acquire the skills necessary for entry‑level occupations in construction or HVAC‑R. Also, under this Division Gallatin College is offering support course for the Plumbing and Electrical apprenticeship programs already established in the area.

To enhance educational opportunity, Gallatin College offers developmental coursework, transfer degrees and workforce certificates. High quality instruction, small class sizes, and out‑of‑class academic support are…