Gianforte School of Computing Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Gianforte School of Computing 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.

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26084

Working Title:

Gianforte School of Computing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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

Salary: commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type: LOA

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 and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re‑submit materials for continued consideration.

Appointments are 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.

• Teaching on-campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.

• Relevant degree and experience in key areas.

• Significant professional experience and/or knowledge in the areas of teaching responsibility.
• Currency in area of teaching responsibility.
• Prior teaching experience.

• Have effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Have a strong interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.
• Have the ability to work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to building a whole community, which includes students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information:

• 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 AFMSU
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  • 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.

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.

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 Department:
The Gianforte School of Computing (GSoC) at Montana State University supports the mission of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and the University through its teaching, research, and service activities. The GSoC serves approximately 475 majors, 100 minors and 60 graduate students by preparing them for computing careers and for a lifetime of learning.

The GSoC offers a broad array of curricular opportunities in computing areas that include Computer Science (minor, B.S. degree, B.A. degree, M.S. degree, Ph.D. degree), Data Science (minor, B.S. degree, M.S. degree) and Cybersecurity (M.S. degree). Montana State University received a generous $50 million dollar gift for a new computing building and the…