Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26063
For questions regarding this position, please contact Abbey Holm at 406-570-5236 or abbey.holm@montana.edu.
Position Overview The Activity Class for Credit ACT program is run through the Food System and Kinesiology Department at MSU. We are recruiting Non-Tenure Track instructors for ACT courses. We offer a wide range of courses, some of which include yoga, soccer, basketball, and weights. All positions are pending adequate enrollment and funding.
Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Instructor ACT Position Number 4A6510 Department Food Systems Nutrition & Kinesiology Division College of Education Health & Human Development Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Pooled Contract Term Other Semester Fall or Spring If other specify From date If other specify End date Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination FTE Varies Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651 Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other please specify Recruitment Type Open
Position Details 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 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 the number of courses taught and duration.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, 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.
Duties and Responsibilities We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed. Instruct and carry-out 1-credit Activity Classes for Credit while incorporating daily lesson plans and curriculum to teach students new skills. Communicate and report to ACT Lead Coordinator. Administer a course syllabus, attendance policy, and academic components to the courses being taught.
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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 may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU.
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.
Program Activity Classes for Credit The Department The ACT program is funded and overseen through the Food Systems Nutrition and Kinesiology Department. The College The mission of the College of Education, Health and Human Development (EHHD) is to prepare highly qualified professionals through exemplary programs, advance knowledge about education, health, and human development, and serve the people of Montana and the nation through outreach and practical application of its expertise.
Our college is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montanas land grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. We prepare teachers for elementary and secondary classrooms. We help soldiers and other professionals become teachers. We provide graduate programming for educational leaders, including K-12 principals and superintendents. We prepare adult and higher education experts. We support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We partner with leaders on Native American reservations to develop ways to lead healthy lifestyles and improve education for children and adults and work to preserve native languages. We educate families to enrich overall well-being and how to make healthy choices related to nutrition and physical activity. We prepare students for future careers in coaching, counseling, financial planning, dietetics, community food systems, physical therapy, and medicine.
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions Desired Start Date Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
Position End Date if temporary Open Date Close Date Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool. Special Instructions Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement 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 Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veterans preference, please complete the veterans preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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