Microbiology & Immunology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

3 weeks ago

Bozeman, United States Montana State University, Inc Full time

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 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 diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Teaching on-campus or online courses.
Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
Curriculum and/or course development.
Participating in weekly faculty meetings.
Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master or doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Prior teaching experience directly related to the position for which you are applying
Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development
Promote the advancement of diversity. OR Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have the ability to relate to students and to develop classroom rapport with students
Have the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process
Take initiative and work well independently
Possess the ability to learn material quickly
Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

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 must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. 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

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 Program

The Department
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology (MBI) currently consists of 20 tenure-track, 5 research, and 6 teaching faculty, 40 graduate students, and over 300 undergraduate students, and it is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science. Faculty members are highly productive scholars with substantial research records in leading refereed journals, extramural grant funding, and high quality teaching. MBI is a diverse and comprehensive department with research efforts in pathogen biology, bioremediation, biofuels, immunology, cell and developmental biology, microbial ecology, host/pathogen interactions, biofilm biology, and geomicrobiology. The department houses Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program and the new Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah (WIMU) Cooperative Veterinary Medicine program the Center for Zoonotic and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Center for Wildlife Health, and contributes significantly to the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Thermal Biology Institute at MSU.
The department offers seven undergraduate tracks within the Microbiology major that include: General Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Environmental Health, Biotechnology, and Medical Lab Science. Additionally, the department provides advising for all Pre-veterinary students at MSU and offers a Certificate in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

The College
As the foundational component of Montana's land grant university at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture (COA) and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) provide instruction in dynamic degree programs and conduct research relevant to the challenges in Montana's agricultural and natural resource communities. We create opportunities for students, staff and faculty to excel through hands-on learning, to serve through campus and community engagement, to explore unique solutions to distinct and interesting questions and to connect Montanans with the global community through research discoveries and outreach. The COA offers eleven baccalaureate, nine masters, and four doctoral degree programs from five departments and one division. MAES conducts research through the Department of Research Centers (Corvallis, Conrad, Creston, Havre, Huntley, Moccasin, Sidney), in collaboration with other academic departments, near Bozeman, and throughout Montana.

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