Faculty Member Automotive​/Diesel Technology; ATDI; Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track

Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non‑Tenure Track)

The College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University‑Northern (MSUN) invites applications for a 10‑month (academic‑year) faculty position in Automotive/Diesel Technology to begin August 1, 2026. This position may be filled as a tenure‑track Assistant Professor or a non‑tenure‑track Lecturer I.
Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU‑Northern.

• Title:
  
  Faculty Member for Automotive/Diesel Technology (ATDI) (Tenure Track or Non‑Tenure Track)
• Contract:
  
  Academic Year (10 months)
• Location:
  
  Montana State University‑Northern, Havre, MT
• Benefits:
  Paid health insurance, retirement plans, paid sick leave, one floating holiday, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers.
• Salary:
  Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

• Teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year, primarily in automotive technology. Potential assignments in diesel/ag mechanics and related subjects.
• Provide academic and career advising.
• Engage in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment.
• Work with an external industry‑specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability.
• Serve on campus committees, engage in campus activities, and act as an ambassador for the College of Technical Sciences.

• Education and experience commensurate with rank.
• Recent industry work experience with a strong background in electrical/electronics, engines, and automotive/diesel systems.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills.
• For tenure‑track: a master’s degree is required for tenure; a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or related field is required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Experience with, and willingness to embrace, new technologies.

A teaching demonstration by the candidate will be required as a part of the interview process.

The ability to work in an office, classroom, or lab environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

• A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references.

In the online application, in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check:
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Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University‑Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501‑7751
406‑265‑3568 or 406‑265‑3789
HR Dept. Fax 406‑265‑3530

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Montana State University‑Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN 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.

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